A tracheostomy is a small hole and tube placed in your throat to help you breathe. Decannulation is the process to remove this device. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Shutterstock A tracheostomy is a ...
When patients with a tracheostomy tube reach a stage in their care at which decannulation appears to be possible, it is common practice to cap the tracheostomy tube for 24 hours to see whether they ...