Table 3 Approximate cost of
tracheostomy supplies (2013)a
Item
Tracheostomy tubes:
Plastic tubes
Silicone tubes
Stainless steel tubes
Silver tubes
Custom tubes
Disposable inner cannulas (plastic)
Tracheostomy ties
Speaking valves
Suction catheters
Drain sponges
Tracheostomy care kits
Cost, $
40-500
80-500
80-300
300-2000
500-5000
3-5
3-5
60-150
0.30-0.50
0.25
2-12
a Adapted from Parson and Morris.28 Reproduced with the permission of
Springer Publishing Company, LLC, New York, NY 10036.