The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Tracheostomy
Occupational Therapist's (OTs) play a crucial role in children with tracheostomy. OTs gets involved right from the start! O...
Subglottic suctioning can significantly reduce secretions above the cuff to reduce the risk of microaspiration and potential aspiration pneumonia. It can reduce costs and improve patient quality of life.
Tracheal stenosis can occur for various reasons and result in a tracheostomy tube. It can also result from the tracheostomy tube procedure or from complications of the cuff.
Tracheostomy and feeding tubes are often placed concurrently.
Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week is a campaign to spread awareness and education about tracheostomy.