Management

Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

Step-by-Step

Step by step instruction of how to replace a child’s tracheostomy tube.

Online Medical Reviewer: Amy Finke RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2023

Sample card

Add a description.

Button label

Read article

Lung Health

Changing a Child's Tracheostomy (Cuffless Tube)

Here are images that show the steps for changing your child's tracheostomy.

Read article

Wellness

Step-by-Step: Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

This video shows the steps for suctioning your child's tracheostomy.

Read article

Lung Health

When Your Child Needs a Tracheostomy

Your child's healthcare provider has told you that your child needs a tracheostomy. This creates a new pathway for air. Surgery is needed to do this. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a small opening in your child's neck. A tube (called a trach tube) is placed in this opening. Air then flows into and out of the trach tube, allowing your child to breathe. This sheet will help you learn more about tracheostomy.

Read article

Lung Health

Percussive Postural Drainage (Child)

Here are images that show the steps for doing percussive postural drainage for your child.

Health Centers

Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

Step-by-Step

Sample card

Related Articles

Changing a Child's Tracheostomy (Cuffless Tube)

Step-by-Step: Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

When Your Child Needs a Tracheostomy

Percussive Postural Drainage (Child)

Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

Choose a preferred language

Step-by-Step

Sample card

Related Articles

Changing a Child's Tracheostomy (Cuffless Tube)

Step-by-Step: Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

When Your Child Needs a Tracheostomy

Percussive Postural Drainage (Child)