GGC Paediatric Guidelines
Emergency Paediatric Tracheostomy Management - basic/advanced algorithm (pdf)
Emergency paediatric tracheostomy management
Warning
Objectives
Algorithm & supporting documentation for the management of paediatric patients with new or established tracheostomies.
Hospital inpatient only (not for home use)
- Spare tracheostomy tube (check size/length/type is correct, with ties, in a clean sealable bag)
- Downsize tracheostomy tube (check size/length/type is correct, with ties, in a clean sealable bag)
- Scissors
- Lubricating gel
- Suction unit and tubing – wall & portable (ensure clean, working and keep portable suction charging while in ward)
- Suction catheters (appropriate size)
- Occlusive tape
- Face Mask (appropriate size)
- Oxygen
- Luer lock syringe, 5ml (if cuffed tube insitu)
- Bag/mask/ventilation device
- Round soft face mask, Rendall Baker
(if no patent upper airway)
