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Tracheostomy self care: The Nottingham System

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Mason ,
G. E. Murty ,
H. Foster  and
P. J. Bradley
J. Mason
Affiliation:
Nottingham
G. E. Murty
Affiliation:
Nottingham
H. Foster
Affiliation:
Nottingham
P. J. Bradley*
Affiliation:
Nottingham
*
Mr P. J. Bradley, F.R.C.S., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 5EU.
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Abstract

Tracheostomy self care at home can be a problem for some patients. The Nottingham System attributes a competence ratio to each patient. Those liable to develop problems can be identified early and the appropriate support provided. The Nottingham System is described.

Keywords

TracheostomySelf-care
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 8 , August 1992 , pp. 723 - 724
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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