Tracheostomy

Some children require a tracheostomy to help with their breathing. The Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) Tracheostomy and Ventilator Education Program supports families and caregivers to develop the knowledge and skills needed to safely care for a child with a tracheostomy in the community. This page is intended as a resource for families and caregivers in the program.
For more information about the program please contact Juanita Davis, Pediatric Trach Coordinator at 403-955-2213 or by email at juanita.davis@ahs.ca.
Basic Information
Alberta Children's Hospital Tracheostomy and Ventilator Education Program
Education Modules
- Introduction
- Respiratory Anatomy
- Infection Prevention
- Assessing your Child
- Tracheostomy Care
- Suctioning
- Humidity
- Oxygen
- Respiratory Equipment and Supplies
- Communication Supplies
- Emergency Preparedness
- CPR
- Life with a Trach
- Your Child's Ventilator
- Transitions
Resources
Alberta Children's Hospital Complex Airway Clinic
- Welcome Guide
- Complex Airway Clinic Family Contact List