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How can I identify and manage common complications associated with tracheostomy, such as tube obstruction or accidental decannulation?

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Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence)
Generated by iatroX. Developer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner).
Last reviewed: 22 August 2025

The provided UK guidelines and peer-reviewed literature do not offer specific guidance on how to identify and manage common complications associated with tracheostomy, such as tube obstruction or accidental decannulation 1,2,3 (Willis, 2024). The available literature includes a review on pediatric tracheostomy, but the provided excerpt does not detail the identification or management of specific complications like tube obstruction or accidental decannulation (Willis, 2024). UK guidelines cover topics such as nutrition support for adults, rehabilitation after traumatic injury, and the assessment and management of motor neurone disease, which do not specifically address these tracheostomy complications 1,2,3.

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