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Suctioning a Child's Tracheostomy

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Step by step instruction of how to replace a child’s tracheostomy tube.

Online Medical Reviewer: Amy Finke RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2023

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