POST-TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
- For COVID-19 positive patients or those in whom status is unknown:
- Enhanced droplet precautions as is standard for all COVID patients
(N95, face mask, gown, gloves)
- All tracheotomy suctioning should be performed using a closed
suction system with viral filter
- Keep cuff inflated
- Delay first tracheotomy tube change to 3-4 weeks, if possible avoid
changing tracheotomy tube until after COVID has passed
- For COVID-19 negative patients
- PPE for all tracheotomy care should include surgical mask, face
shield, gown, gloves