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Tracheostomy‐tube change protocols are implemented primarily due to concern regarding infections. Currently changes vary from within 4 weeks post‐insertion to 3 monthly thereafter. However, currently no evidence‐based guidelines exist to justify… Click to show full abstract
Tracheostomy‐tube change protocols are implemented primarily due to concern regarding infections. Currently changes vary from within 4 weeks post‐insertion to 3 monthly thereafter. However, currently no evidence‐based guidelines exist to justify these protocols. This study aims to assess the colonization of tracheostomy‐tubes associated with the frequency of changes.
Keywords:
tube;
tubes associated;
colonization;
tracheostomy tubes;
associated frequency
Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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