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Here are simple ways on how to clean those tracheostomy apparatus/gadgets: •clean inner tube at least one a day •use a small bowl, a small brush, liquid soap, a gauze pad and scissors •make use of a mirror to guide you in finding right position wherein you can see your face and most importantly your throat •always remember to wash your hands with soap and water before touching trach •carefully unlock inner tube and remove it by pulling it gently out and down •gently and carefully put a wet inner tube inside outer tube and then again carefully lock inner tube in place. •Clean dirty tube by means of soaking it in a liquid soap diluted in water. Afterwards gently scrub it using a small brush. However, if tube is extremely dirty it is advisable to soak it in 3% hydrogen peroxide and then brush it. •Rinse tube thoroughly and preferably in a running water and then make sure that soap as well as hydrogen peroxide has been completely rinsed off tube.
And lastly, don’t forget to see your doctor if ever you experience shortness of breathing or call 911 for emergency cases.
Author’s Bio: Jinky C. Mesias is a lover of simple things and of nature. She spends most of her time reading and writing poetry which she hopes to post someday.
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