Training Video Library
Tracheostomy Care Station
Tracheostomy Care
Purpose
- Prevent infection of tracheostomy site to minimize tracheal trauma.
- Maintain airway patency.
Applies To
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
Equipment/Supplies
- Tracheostomy suction supplies.*
- Bedside table or workspace.
- Towel.
- Hydrogen peroxide.
- Normal saline.
- Three 4″ x 4″ gauze pads (or more if stoma has much drainage).*
- Four cotton-tipped swabs.*
- Split 4″ x 4″ pad (pre-cut tracheostomy dressing).*
- Basin.*
- Small brush.*
- Tracheostomy ties.
- Scissors.
- Two pairs of disposable gloves.*
* If tracheostomy care is to be done with sterile technique, these items must be sterile.
