ICU Audit – Tracheostomy is a structured procedure audit tool, available as a Google Form and printable PDF, designed to support governance, safety, and quality monitoring of tracheostomy practice in the Intensive Care Unit.
The audit captures key patient, procedural, and post-procedure variables, including:
Patient demographics and location of procedure
Pre-procedure laboratory results and medication status (antiplatelets and anticoagulants)
Airway assessment and procedural details
Use of adjuncts such as video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy
Post-procedure checks, imaging, and arterial blood gas results
Documentation of complications
The tool enables consistent documentation and review of tracheostomy practice, supports identification of risks and variation, and assists ICUs in meeting clinical governance, safety, and audit requirements.
Data can be collected electronically via Google Forms or on paper using the PDF version, making it suitable for routine audit cycles, education, and service improvement activities.
Intended use:
Clinical audit and quality improvement only. Not intended to replace clinical documentation or guide individual patient care.
Intended users:
ICU clinicians, anaesthesia and airway teams, nurse educators, and quality & safety units.