CriticalMindAI — NeuroICU Training Center

Module 3: Clinical Protocols & Safety

0.33 CME credits · Estimated 20 minutes

Step-by-step procedural protocols and safety checklists for bedside tracheostomy and PUG placement. Covers documentation requirements, consent, team preparation, and complication prevention.

Learning Objectives

Follow procedural checklists for bedside TPUG
Implement pre-procedure safety protocols
Complete required documentation accurately
Identify and manage immediate post-procedure complications

Protocol Checklist Highlights

Pre-procedure: coagulation labs, hemodynamic stability, consent, team briefing
Ultrasound guidance required for all PUG placements
Respiratory therapy present throughout tracheostomy procedure
Post-procedure: CXR, tube position confirmation, documentation in chart

Related Resources

Bedside TPUG Checklist — interactive verification tool
Clinical Protocols — full timeline
← Module 2: Patient Selection & VISAGE Scoring
Module 4: Procedural Techniques →