#121 Trach Care: 5 Pearls Segment

The Core IM Thigh Pearls Podcast episode discusses tracheostomies, covering trach basics such as components, troubleshooting complications like accidental decannulation, obstruction, and bleeding, and differentiating management based on whether the trach is early or mature. The podcast further explains airway clearance therapies, emphasizing hydration and humidification while cautioning against drying agents, and addresses phonation, assessing readiness for speech, and the function of speaking valves. Finally, the episode details the steps toward tracheostomy removal, or decannulation, highlighting the importance of secretion management and capping trials.