Table 7 Information to include in hand-off
of patients with tracheostomy
Date tracheostomy tube was placed
Tracheostomy tube type
Tracheostomy tube size
Cuffed or cuffless
If cuffed, type of cuff (low pressure or high pressure)
Cuff status (inflated or deflated)
Cuff pressure
Secretions: type, amount, color, odor
Frequency of suctioning
Last time inner cannula was changed or cleaned
Last time entire tracheostomy tube was changed
Last time the tube was suctioned