Being prepared Children are active and curious and sometimes problems do occur. The best thing for you to do is be prepared. When the Tube Falls Out If the trach tube falls out, don't panic. The stoma does not close completely so you have time to insert a new tube. Always keep an extra tube near your child.
Some parents tape a trach tube set to the child's bed, stroller or humidifier.
Always keep one in the car or diaper bag for travelling. If you have a twostory home, consider keeping one set upstairs and one downstairs. Insert a clean tube into the stoma using the obturator. Hold the tube in place with your fingers and pull out the obturator. Replace the ties.