Procedure for removal and cleaning of tracheostomy inner cannula for adults

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Written by Tracheostomy Working Group

Definition

The removal and insertion of the inner cannula of a two-piece tracheostomy tube to assess the need for cleaning, to enable cleaning of soiled inner cannula or to ascertain the need to discard inner cannula.

Aims

This procedure aims to remove secretions from the inner cannula to reduce the risk of potential obstruction with sputum and reduce the risk of infection. Secretions can adhere to the internal lumen of a tracheostomy tube and severely reduce the inner lumen diameter over time. This potentially can increase the work of breathing and/or obstruct the patient's airway.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 November 2010 10:24 )

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