CriticalMindAI — NeuroICU Training Center
Module 5: Post-Procedure Care & Rehab
0.33 CME credits · Estimated 20 minutes
Post-operative management of tracheostomy and PUG in the NeuroICU, including tube care protocols, enteral feeding initiation, tracheostomy weaning, decannulation readiness criteria, and coordination of early rehabilitation services.
Learning Objectives
- Monitor for and recognize post-procedure complications early
- Implement tracheostomy tube care and stoma site management
- Initiate and advance enteral feeding through PUG tube
- Apply decannulation readiness criteria and weaning protocols
- Coordinate rehabilitation team engagement from day of procedure
Key Post-Procedure Milestones
- Day 1–3: Tube site care, hemostasis, early enteral nutrition
- Day 3–7: Tracheostomy cuff deflation trials, speech-language evaluation
- Day 7–14: Weaning trials, Passy-Muir valve consideration, swallow screening
- Day 14+: Decannulation assessment, rehabilitation team handoff planning
Related Resources
- Weaning & Decannulation — readiness criteria
- Rehab Readiness Assessment — transition planning
- ← Module 4: Procedural Techniques
- Module 6: Bridge to Stroke Recovery & Rehab →
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