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Evidence-based CME training modules for critical-care clinicians covering early tracheostomy, PUG placement, VISAGE scoring, patient selection, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

Training Modules

Module 1 — Evidence & Rationale: Clinical evidence supporting early tracheostomy and PUG placement in brain injury patients. Review current literature, meta-analyses, and cost-effectiveness data.
Module 2 — Patient Selection & VISAGE Scoring: Identify appropriate candidates using the VISAGE assessment tool and clinical judgment. Apply inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Module 3 — Clinical Protocols & Safety: Step-by-step procedural protocols and safety checklists for bedside TPUG. Implement documentation requirements.
Module 4 — Procedural Techniques: Percutaneous tracheostomy and ultrasound gastrostomy technique at the bedside. Ultrasound-guided approach and complication management.
Module 5 — Multidisciplinary Team Coordination: Roles and communication protocols for neurology, surgery, nursing, speech therapy, and respiratory therapy teams.
Module 6 — Post-Procedure Management: Tracheostomy and PUG tube care, weaning, decannulation readiness criteria, and long-term pathway follow-up.
Module 7 — Revenue Integrity: DRG optimization, insurance authorization, and documentation standards to support reimbursement for NeuroICU procedures.

CME Credits

Each module awards 0.33 CME credits. The full seven-module curriculum totals approximately 2.5 CME credits for qualified critical-care clinicians.

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Training Modules

CME Credits

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