The Guidance for the Care of the Adult Patient with a Tracheostomy was officially launched at the Clinical Design and Innovation Programmes Day on 29^th November. This document aims to highlight the post-operative care of patients with a tracheostomy; this care should be consistent between hospitals. The multidisciplinary guidance is complimented by a series of appendices that are available for download. Staff are encouraged to utilise these documents and ensure they are present for all patients with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.

Professor Deborah McNamara (Vice President of RCSI and NCPS Co-Lead) and Una Quill (Programme Manager for the National Clinical Programme for Critical Care).

Pictured at the National Clinical Programmes Day is Professor Deborah McNamara (Vice President of RCSI and NCPS Co-Lead) and Una Quill (Programme Manager for the National Clinical Programme for Critical Care). Absent from the photo is Dr James O’Rourke who chaired the development group. The Clinical Programmes are grateful to all those who contributed to this guidance to provide safe care for these patients.