Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that helps clear mucus secretions in people with a tracheostomy tube. Some individuals may require frequent suctioning, for example, if they have a lung ...

Caring for a tracheostomy can involve suctioning mucus and secretions from the tracheostomy; cleaning the tracheostomy site, cannulas, and suction catheter; replacing the cannula; and humidifying ...

Coughing, suctioning, and humidification can help reduce secretions. Preventing the buildup of secretions is an important part of tracheostomy care. People who have a tracheostomy typically ...

In conscious, critically ill adult patients with a tracheostomy tube, we found that the time to decannulation was shorter in those with decannulation based on suctioning frequency plus the use of ...

Forty-three clinical trials and systematic reviews were identified, of which 14 were initially excluded as they either did not evaluate suctioning specifically or they concerned the adult age group.

Tracheostomy tubes are often externally connected ... spray or mist to prevent your stoma from drying or crusting. Use suction as needed to remove airway mucus and secretions.