GOLD Learning Speakers
Michelle Donahoo, BSRC, RRT-NPS
- Speaker Type: GOLD Neonatal 2023
- Country: United States of America
Biography:
Michelle has been a respiratory therapist for 23 years. Working in the neonatal population for approximately 22 of those years, she was the Neonatal Respiratory Care Specialist for a large organization, where she enjoyed bringing evidenced based practice to the bedside.
CE Library Presentation(s) Available Online:
Artificial Airway Management of the Neonate
Appropriate care of artificial airways is an important part of clinical care in the NICU. This presentation will demonstrate how to provide ongoing care to newborns with an endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube. Indications, and contraindications of endotracheal tube management. A variety of securing methods will be reviewed for endotracheal tubes. A review of a variety of chronic conditions that may warrant a tracheostomy tube. The procedure for securing a tracheostomy tube will be reviewed. Cleaning and maintaining a tracheostomy will be discussed. Education with the staff caring for newborns with an artificial airway will be reviewed along with parent education.
Presentations:
1 | Hours / CE Credits: 1
| Viewing Time: 2 Weeks
Presentations:
15 | Hours / CE Credits: 15.5
| Viewing Time: 8 Weeks
Hours / CE Credits: 1 (details) | Categories:
(IBCLC) Development and Nutrition, (IBCLC) Pathology, Respiratory Concerns/Problems
