All of the following are true regarding tracheostomy tube except: September 2008
Ans. D: Ideally should be changed every 3rd day Care of the tracheostomy tube: Inner cannula should be removed and cleaned as and when indicated for the first 3 days. Outer tube, unless blocked or displaced, should not be removed for 3-4 days to allow a track to be formed when tube placement will be easy.
Double lumen tube
Made of titanium silver alloy
Cuffed tube prevents aspiration of pharyngeal secretions
Ideally should be changed every 3rd day