Tracheostomy Care

by Cathy Parkes October 28, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

When performing tracheostomy care, be sure to:

Use split gauze dressing under tracheostomy plate (DO NOT cut gauze).
Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.

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