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- Title
Neck stoma patients: is vital information displayed at the bedside?
- Authors
Darr, Adnan; Siddiq, Somiah; Jolly, Karan; Spinou, Catherine
- Abstract
Tracheostomies are common procedures in head and neck and critical care practice, with 50% of airway-related deaths attributable to complications such as occlusion or displacement. The National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) published guidance regarding emergency management of neck stoma patients. A prospective multicentre regional audit of all neck stoma inpatients (ward and intensive care unit (ICU) settings) was conducted. Bed spaces were assessed for tracheostomy care bundles and essential stoma information, as recommended by the NTSP guidelines. The results demonstrate inadequate ward compliance across all three trusts, with ICU compliance greater in comparison to a ward environment. Of note, crucial information regarding the nature of stoma and whom to contact in the event of an emergency, was not displayed in the majority of cases. A greater awareness of the NTSP guidance and implementation of vital information is a necessity across all disciplines in order to reduce stoma complication-related morbidity and mortality.
- Subjects
AIRWAY (Anatomy); AUDITING; LEGAL compliance; HEALTH; HOSPITAL patients; IDENTIFICATION; LARYNGECTOMY; LONGITUDINAL method; MEDICAL cooperation; NURSING practice; PATIENTS; PROFESSIONS; RESEARCH; ROOMS; TRACHEOTOMY; INFORMATION resources
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2016, Vol 25, Issue 5, p242
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2016.25.5.242