It is vital that tracheostomy tubes are kept clear and clean. The nursing team at Haven Health is specially trained to perform expert tracheostomy care to prevent infection, plugs or blockages, and breathing problems. The frequency with which tracheostomy care should be performed varies from person to person. Cleaning the area surrounding your tracheostomy should be done a minimum of once per day. How often tracheostomy care procedures (suctioning, cleaning the suction catheter, and replacing the inner cannula) should be performed varies and will be determined by your healthcare team.