SPECIFIC FEATURES OF TRAINING IN PERCUTANEOUS DILATATION TRACHEOSTOMY IN THE INTESIVE CARE DEPARTMENT

Abstract

The article analyzes the specific features of the training specialists in the technique of percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy (PDT) in the intensive care department. This training is divided into three stages (theory, practical demonstration, direct performance of this manipulation by the staff personnel under supervision of experienced doctors). Total number of procedures required for staff doctors to master PDT made 20 and it was accompanied by certain features which however did not cause any significant intra-operative and early post-operative complications. This is the evidence of the successful three stage training at the place of work.

Keywords

• percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy
• training
• patency of airways