Tracheostomy Emergency Response
Tracheostomy Emergency Response Algorithm

 

Source
https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/BC%20Children%27s%20Hospital/C-05-01-6…

BCCH PP. TRACHEOSTOMY EMERGENCY RESPONSE [Internet]. SHOP; 2023. Available from: https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/BC%20Children%27s%20Hospital/C-05-01-62352.pdf 

Tracheostomy Tube Change
emergency tracheostomy change
  • NOTE: If resistance occurs while attempting replacement of the tracheostomy tube, remove and try again. Do not force. It may be necessary to reposition the patient or replace with a tracheostomy tube that is one size smaller

 

Routine Trach Tube Change: see video here

Source
https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/BC%20Women%27s%20Hospital%20-%20Neonat…

BCCH Respiratory Care Steering Committee. ROUTINE TRACHEOSTOMY CARE: DRESSING, TIE and TUBE CHANGE [Internet]. SHOP; 2023. Available from:  https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/BC%20Women%27s%20Hospital%20-%20Neonatal%20Program/C-0506-12-63022.pdf 

Routine Trach Tube Change. Pediatric Home Services. [Internet]. 2016. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6UeVtOF7q4