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Tracheostomy

Alternate Names : Trach

Tracheostomy | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications | Pictures and Images | Attribution

What happens later at home?

Occasionally the person will be discharged with the tube in place. They will need instruction on the care of their tracheostomy tube before leaving the hospital. Visiting nurses may be needed initially.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

The following are potential complications following a tracheostomy:

mediastinal emphysema, or air under the tissue of the chest

ejection of the tracheostomy tube when the person coughs. This complication can be prevented by properly securing the tube in place.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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