Tracheostomy Essentials
What is tracheostomy?
Learn the basics of tracheostomy including timing and tracheostomy tube procedures​.
Complications of tracheostomy
Discover the short and long term complications of tracheostomy.
Articles and Perspectives
ALS and Tracheostomy
The decision for tracheostomy placement for a person with ALS is personal. Find out information on timing of tracheostomy, swallowing management and communication specific for ALS.
Tracheostomy in the Community
There are many challenges to caring for a patient with a tracheostomy once discharged to the community, including limited literature on caring for these patients..
Tracheostomy Manikin for Tracheostomy Education
A tracheostomy manikin can be used for a simulation experience in order to train clinicians, patients and families on tracheostomy management and care. There are
Tracheostomy Simulation Lab
Each year more and more tracheostomy procedures are performed and in the current setting of Covid-19 we can expect more procedures being performed. However, clinicians
Is Tracheostomy Permanent?
Whether the tracheostomy is permanent or temporary depends on the initial indication for tracheostomy. Sometimes during placement, it is difficult to predict the amount of time one will require a tracheostomy tube.
Tracheostomy Tips from Families and Patients
Patients and families with tracheostomy live each day with a trach and often become experts in management. Some patients have provided tracheostomy tips to help
Laryngomalacia: A Mother’s Journey
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I envisioned myself as being more relaxed than with my first. I would cherish
Tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia is a structural abnormality of the tracheal cartilage allowing collapse of its walls and airway obstruction. The trachea is made up of 16 to 20
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! OTs can receive therapy orders for the
Fenestrated vs Unfenestrated Tracheostomy
There is a small but important difference between fenestrated and unfenestrated tracheostomy tubes. Understand the difference, how to tell if a tracheostomy tube is fenestrated
Learning About Tracheostomy for Kids: Trachie-O Teaches Children!
Learning about Tracheostomy for Kids: Information from Trachie-O Potamus and Ginger Giraffe: This is Trachie-O-Potamus. You can call him Trachie-O if you would like. He
Blom Tracheostomy Tube System
The Blom Tracheostomy Tube System (Pulmodyne) is a specialized tracheostomy tube which can allow adults to vocalize either with the cuff inflated or deflated. This
