When you have a child with a tracheostomy, knowing how to perform an emergency trach tub change is very important. An emergency tracheostomy tube change may be needed when there is damage to the trach tube, the tube becomes blocked by mucus, or the tube accidentally comes out, which is called accidental decannulation.
In this video, our specialists demonstrate how to safely change a trach tube in case of an emergency. They also describe how to spot tracheostomy tube problems and how to fix them before resorting to an emergency trach tube change.
Learn more about tracheostomy and ventilator care: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/breathing-institute/programs/ventilator-care-program/family-education-materials/?slid=peds_bi_slr&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mktg
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