Complete healing of the stoma typically takes approximately 1 week, and the stoma can quickly collapse if the tube is dislodged or inadvertently removed before that time. Dislodgement of the tracheal tube during the first postoperative week is considered a medical emergency; therefore, tube security is a priority. If a tracheostomy tube is inadvertently dislodged shortly after surgery, the tissue planes are likely to collapse, making simple replacement of the tube impossible.44,45 If a tube is dislodged, supplies, including suctioning equipment, a new tracheostomy tube with obturator, oxygen, and equipment for inserting an endotracheal tube, should be readily available at the bedside to manage the situation