All of the following are true regarding tracheostomy tube except: September 2008
Double lumen tube
Made of titanium silver alloy
Cuffed tube prevents aspiration of pharyngeal secretions
Ideally should be changed every 3rd day
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.