Tracheostomy Resources

Families often find these resources helpful as they navigate their trach journey.

Preparing for your trach placement at Children's Mercy 

• Road Map to Home (pdf)
• Tracheostomy Handbook (pdf)

Living at home with a trach

• Tracheostomy emergency algorithm (pdf) 
• Tracheostomy care – Suctioning 
• Tracheostomy care - performing a trach change
• Tracheostomy care – changing the ties, stoma and neck care
• Essential tracheostomy care information - including "Go bag" list

Family support 

• Tracheostomy Patient/Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
• POPS (Parents Offering Parent Support) Mentoring Program
• Annual Tracheostomy Family Day (on hold due to COVID-19)
• Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs 

Additional Resources 

• Family Reflections 
• Complex Care at Home for Children

Contact us

If you have questions or concerns, you can call our ENT clinic at (816) 234-3040 and select option 5 to connect with our clinical coordinators. Established patients can also send us a message through the patient portal.