Suction: A person will learn how to suction the tracheostomy to remove mucus and prevent mucus plugs from forming. Change tubes: A person may need to replace their tubes with new ones every 1–3 ...

He said he and his family have been without power since 3 a.m. He said his son requires a tracheostomy suction machine and decided to drive to a Buc-ee's to make sure it stays up and running.

He said his son requires a tracheostomy suction machine and decided to drive to a Buc-ee's to make sure it stays up and running.

Patients with a tracheostomy are discharged from hospital increasingly early and require suction to maintain the patency of their airways. Suction machines are therefore an increasingly common piece ...