Tracheostomy Supplies

Description

Tracheostomy supplies are vital for managing and caring for individuals with a tracheostomy tube, which is used to maintain an open airway. The following is a comprehensive list of commonly used tracheostomy supplies:

1. Tracheostomy Tubes and Accessories

• Tracheostomy Tubes

  • Available in different sizes, shapes, and materials

  • Types include cuffed, uncuffed, and fenestrated tubes

• Inner Cannula

  • Removable and cleanable insert within some trach tubes

• Obturator

  • Used during tube insertion to guide placement

• Tube Holder / Neck Strap

  • Secures the tube around the neck to maintain proper position

2. Suctioning Supplies

• Suction Catheters

  • Used to remove mucus or secretions from the airway

• Yankauer Suction Tip

  • Rigid tool typically used for oral suctioning

• Suction Machine

  • Portable or stationary device that provides necessary suction

• Sterile Saline

  • Helps loosen thick secretions and used for cleaning

3. Cleaning and Dressing Supplies

• Tracheostomy Cleaning Kit

  • Contains tools for cleaning the cannula and stoma site

• Sterile Gauze Pads

  • Used to clean and absorb secretions around the stoma

• Split Gauze

  • Pre-cut to fit snugly around the trach tube

• Cotton Swabs

  • Used for precise cleaning near the stoma

• Trach Ties

  • Soft alternative to neck straps to reduce skin irritation

4. Humidification and Oxygen Supplies

• HME Filter (Heat and Moisture Exchanger)

  • Helps retain moisture and warmth in the airway

• Trach Collars

  • Deliver humidified oxygen over the tracheostomy tube

• Nebulizers

  • Deliver medicated or humidified mist directly to lungs

• Oxygen Adapter

  • Connects to the trach tube for supplemental oxygen delivery

5. Emergency Supplies

• Replacement Trach Tube

  • Keep a spare of the same size, and often one size smaller

• Ambu Bag (Bag-Valve-Mask)

  • Used for manual ventilation in emergencies

• Sterile Water and Lubricant

  • Assists in safe tube reinsertion if dislodged

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Gloves

  • Sterile gloves required for procedures around the trach site

• Face Masks and Eye Protection

  • Protects both caregiver and patient from infection

7. Other Supplies

• Sterile Containers

  • For soaking or storing cannulas and small components

• Disposable Trach Care Kits

  • Pre-packaged kits with cleaning and dressing essentials

• Mouth Swabs

  • Provide oral hygiene, especially important for mouth-breathing patients