Emergency paediatric tracheostomy management

Emergency Paediatric Tracheostomy Management - basic/advanced algorithm (pdf)

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)

Tracheostomy bedhead notice (pdf)

Tracheostomy record of care (pdf)