Explanation
•If the patient is allowed to eat, the cuff should be deflated prior to and 1 hour after meals to reduce the risk of aspiration.
•The full length of the tracheostomy tube should be suctioned to remove secretions and ensure a patent airway.
•Dressings are changed every day to prevent infection.
•Tracheostomy ties should not be too tight, this could cause pressure on the jugular veins.