Role of the Family after Tracheostomy
When a loved one receives news that a tracheostomy is needed, it can be scary. There are many questions you may have about the tracheostomy…
Category: Basic Tracheostomy
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…
Tracheostomy Children’s Book
There are not many children’s books relating to tracheostomy. A tracheostomy is a tube that is placed to help someone breathe. A ventilator can be…
Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheostomy
What is a tracheoesophageal fistula? A tracheoesophageal fistula is an abnormal connection between the trachea (airway) and the esophagus (food pipe). This can result in…
Spotlight: Clearview Tracheostomy Simulation Device
The ClearView Tracheostomy Trainer is an interactive model that addresses the difficulties in understanding tracheostomy and revolutionizes tracheostomy education. This versatile tracheostomy trainer can demonstrate…
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..…
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…
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…
How to Form a Tracheostomy Team
Multidisciplinary tracheostomy teams have been shown to improve outcomes for patients with tracheostomy. Patients with tracheostomy are at high risk for preventable adverse events as…
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…
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…
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…
