Post-Operative Laryngectomy Tube Weaning Protocol

Discover clinical practice guidance for post-operative care with our laryngectomy tube weaning protocol. Designed for healthcare professionals, this protocol outlines when and how to transition patients from a laryngectomy tube to an adhesive baseplate, enabling comfortable, continuous use of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) postoperatively.
In this downloadable protocol, you’ll learn:
- When to initiate tube weaning and how to assess tracheostoma size
- Benefits of using an adhesive baseplate immediately post-surgery
- Insights from clinical practice at a leading cancer institute
- Step-by step guide to laryngectomy tube weaning
This protocol is a valuable resource for clinicians aiming to optimize post-op care and empower patients in their recovery journey.
Access the Laryngectomy Tube Weaning Protocol for Post-Operative Tracheostoma Management
Learn more about the post-operative pulmonary pathway used in the Netherlands Cancer Institute by downloading this clinical practice guidance. The document includes the protocol followed at the Netherlands Cancer Institute for early adoption of HMEs and adhesives post-operatively.

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