Tracheostomy management

What is tracheostomy care?

A tracheostomy is an opening in the front of the neck to provide a direct airway to the windpipe (trachea). A tracheostomy tube is inserted through this opening to support breathing.

A tracheostomy may be required for people who need:

  • • Long-term respiratory support or mechanical ventilation
  • • Management of an upper airway obstruction
  • • Support following neurological conditions affecting breathing or swallowing
  • • Significant head, neck or spinal injuries
  • • Ongoing airway management for complex medical conditions

What does tracheostomy care involve?

Safe tracheostomy care requires regular monitoring and specialist support from a skilled team.

SeenCare’s integrated team of registered nurses, GPs and specialist disability support workers provides coordinated tracheostomy care tailored to each person’s needs and may include:

  • • Suctioning to clear secretions
  • • Tracheostomy tube and stoma care
  • • Humidification and equipment management
  • • Communication and swallowing support
  • • Nutrition and mealtime management
  • • Emergency airway planning
  • • Coordination with medical, nursing and allied health professionals

Why specialised tracheostomy care matters

A tracheostomy requires skilled, ongoing management to reduce the risk of serious complications, including:

  • • Airway blockages that restrict breathing
  • • Infection
  • • Accidental tube dislodgement
  • • Skin breakdown around the stoma
  • • Respiratory emergencies

SeenCare work alongside participants, families and healthcare teams to deliver safe, tracheostomy care that enables independence.

This reduces hospital admissions and supports the participant to live confidently at home.

Referral pathway and enquires →

Please see the information included in Complex Health and Disability Care Transition Program

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