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I Am An Adult Protective Services Investigator And Have Run

I am an Adult Protective Services investigator and have run into an investigation involving a tracheotomy and trach tube but am unaware of care needed to maintain the tube properly. When should a tube be changed? How many tubes are used on average in one day? How often should suctioning occur? Is it possible if someone lives with a long hair cat to get a hairball in their trach tube if it is being properly suctioned and changed every day?

Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you.
Fri, 15 Jan 2016
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