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.
Early mobilization is an important part of the rehabilitation process for individuals with tracheostomy in order to strengthen the patient and mobilize secretions.
Cough techniques can aid with secretion removal and eventual decannulation.
Respiratory muscle strength training can be beneficial for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation to improve cough, swallowing and vent weaning.
Deflating the cuff of the tracheostomy tube has many benefits, but must be done with caution.
A tracheostomy tube bypasses the natural humidification and filtration system. Learn about active and passive humidification.
Suctioning is a standard of care to remove secretions from the airway for safety, patient comfort and infection control.
