Tracheostomy CareTips

Our series of step-by-step tutorials is designed to offer guidance and support in your daily routine. From changing dressings and neckbands to cleaning the inner cannula with various techniques, each tutorial breaks down complex procedures into understandable steps. With these resources at your fingertips, gain confidence in your ability to care for a tracheostomy and ensure effective usage of our products.

How to change a dressing

The video shows step-by-step instructions and provides care tips how to change a dressing and clean the tracheostoma.

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How to change a neckband

Changing a neckband can be challenging. The video demonstrates how to change it in simple steps and gives additional care tips.

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How to change an inner cannula

Changing the inner cannula is an essential part of living with a tracheostomy tube. The inner cannula should be removed, cleaned, and changed at least daily and more often as needed. The video demonstrates it in simple steps.

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How to clean an inner cannula with a swab

Cleaning the inner cannula should be part of the daily routine. The video provides directions of cleaning the inner cannula with a swab to remove and prevent mucus build up and keep tube surfaces clean.

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How to clean an inner cannula with a tube brush

The video shows step-by-step how to clean an inner cannula with a tube brush to remove and prevent mucus build up and which should be part of the daily routine.

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How to clean an inner cannula with Tracoe Cleaning Powder

The video demonstrates the cleaning of the inner cannula with a solution of the cleaning powder. It helps to remove and prevent mucus build up and keeps the tube surfaces clean.

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How to use a Tracoe Shower Guard

Showering is very important for a patient’s quality of life. The shower guard covers the tracheostomy and redirects water over it which is shown in the video.

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How to remove and attach an HME 

To maintain good pulmonary health, the use of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) like the TrachPhone is beneficial. The video demonstrates how to remove and attach it to the 15 mm connector of a tracheostomy tube. 

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