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The care of a tracheostomy requires a large range of equipment and specialised disposable supplies to meet the individual’s clinical needs. The items will be essential in maintaining the function of the tracheostomy and wellbeing of the individual. The items will vary between individuals depending on their particular needs.
The clinician will assess the individual’s clinical requirements and choose the most appropriate items from the selection of manufacturers available. The items can be summarised into the following non-disposable equipment and disposable supplies categories:
Equipment |
Disposable Supplies |
Portable suction unit Portable Nebulizer Cuff Pressure Manometer |
Spare Tracheostomy Tube (smaller size*) Spare inner cannulas Velcro Holder or Ribbon Tapes Pre-cut keyhole dressings Inner cannula cleaning brushes Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME) Buchanan Bibs Speaking Valves Suction Tubing Suction catheters Nebulizer reservoir and tubing Tracheostomy Mask 10ml syringe (if tube cuffed) Lubricating Jelly (individual tubes/sachets) * for use in event of being unable to insert current size tube |
Other considerations:
Service contracts for equipment will be required for maintenance checks and in the event of equipment failure. Arrangements for disposing of and collecting of clinical waste need to be arranged when the individual goes home.
