Suctioning via a Paediatric Tracheostomy Tube
National Tracheostomy Safety Project · 15 Apr 2019 · 2 min
Summary
A short National Tracheostomy Safety Project demonstration of suctioning via a paediatric tracheostomy tube, with clear step-by-step instructions on what must and must not be done. It also covers troubleshooting such as blood aspiration and a catheter that will not pass, with consented patient and family participation.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.