Tracheostomy mnemonic

Functions of Tracheostomy mnemonic
VIP PROTECT BAR ADMINISTRATION

V=Ventilation (alveolar Ventilation improvement)
IP=IPPV {intermittent positive pressure Ventilation}
PROTECT=Protect the airways

BA=Breathing Alternate pathway
R=Removal of Secretions
ADMINISTRATION=ADMINISTER anaesthesia

Indications of TRACHEOSTOMY mnemonic

IOS

I=Insufficiency (respiratory Insufficiency)
O=Obstruction (respiratory obstruction)
S=Secretions retained

Types of Tracheostomy mnemonic

Protein Energy Malnutrition
P=Permanent tracheostomy,Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy)
E=Emergency tracheostomy, Elective tracheostomy
M=Mini tracheostomy


Complications of tracheostomy

Immediate
Intermediate
Late

Immediate complications mnemonic

HAPARO score

H=HEMORRHAGE
A=Apnoea
P=Pneumothorax
A=Aspiration of blood
R=Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
O=Oesophagus injury

Intermediate complications mnemonic

BASTArD

B=Bleeding, Blocking the tube
A=Abscess
S=Subcutaneous emphysema
T=Tracheobronchitis
A=Atelectasis
D=Displacement of tube