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UCSF Pediatric Otolaryngology Tracheostomy Training Videos

This is a series of videos that will help you understand what a tracheostomy tube means for your loved one. We cover many important aspects of pediatric tracheostomy care so your loved one can be safe with their tracheostomy tube.

Tracheostomy in Children: Introduction for Parents

Introductory video to help you understand what a tracheostomy tube is and what it means for you and your loved one's life.

Tracheostomy Emergency Scenarios

Watch this video to help you prepare for what to do if you encounter an emergency scenario with your child with a tracheostomy tube. This includes what to do if there is a mucous plug or an accidental decannulation.

Routine Tracheostomy Tube Change

Watch this video to learn or remind yourself of the steps for a routine tracheostomy tube change. These steps will help make tracheostomy tube changes safe and comfortable for your child.

Routine Tracheostomy Tube Suctioning

Watch this video to learn or remind yourself of the steps for routine tracheostomy tube suctioning. Suctioning can help your child clear their secretions and this video will help make suctioning safe and comfortable for your child. 

Routine Tracheostomy Tie Change

Watch this video to learn or remind yourself of the steps for routine tracheostomy tie change. The tracheostomy tube ties can be changed with each routine tracheostomy tube change or when they are soiled. This video will help make changing the tracheostomy tube ties safe and comfortable for your child. 

Routine Stoma Site Care

Watch this video to learn or remind yourself of the steps for routine stoma site care. Stoma site care is critical in keeping your child's stoma healthy and clearn. This video will help make stoma site care safe and comfortable for your child.