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
Spotlight: Clearview Tracheostomy Simulation Device
The ClearView Tracheostomy Trainer is an interactive model that addresses the difficulties in tracheostomy comprehension and revolutionizes tracheostomy education. This versatile tracheostomy trainer can demonstrate
Tracheostomy 101 for patients and families
Receiving news that you or a loved one may need a tracheostomy tube can be scary. How long will it be needed? What will life
Respiratory Therapist’s Role in Tracheostomy
Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in airway management including tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation management. Ideally, RTs work as part of an interdisciplinary team to
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
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
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
Showering and Bathing with Tracheostomy
Before a patient goes home with a tracheostomy, the patient or care provider should be educated in how to shower or bathe with a tracheostomy
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
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 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
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
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
