Tracheostomy Emergency — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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Child with tracheostomy has sudden respiratory distress. First step?

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Correct answer: E — Remove tube, suction stoma, reinsert clean tube or one size smaller

Tracheostomy emergency: remove, suction, reinsert. If fails, bag-valve via stoma.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Tracheostomy Emergencies