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Hi surgery done 20 days back thyroidectomy
Tracheostomy placed from 20 days she is on tracheostomy tube how many days it' takes to remove tracheostomy tube patient is in home we r doing daily suction oxygen level 96/95/94
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Consult with your treating surgeon/ENT surgeon
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Tracheostomy tube remains,till some specific parameters are met with, depending on the type.The surgeon who performed the procedure, could address your query
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The Drs attending her can tell better, as decision to remove tracheostomy tube depends on why it was put. How much improvement is there.
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Please update what surgery she had undergone and for what indication tracheostomy is done..and need other vital parameters and reports for proper evaluation
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After thyroidectomy with tracheostomy, the duration of tube removal (decannulation) varies. There is no fixed number of days—it depends on recovery of airway and breathing.
At ~20 days post-op with SpO₂ 94–96%, things are stable, but tube removal is considered only when:
• Airway swelling has completely settled
• Patient can breathe comfortably through natural airway
• Secretions are minimal and manageable
• Cough is strong enough to clear secretions
Next Steps
• Consult ENT surgeon / treating surgeon for decannulation assessment
• They may perform:
– Tube capping trial (blocking tube to test natural breathing)
– Airway examination (sometimes with scope)
• If she passes trials → gradual removal
• If not → tube is kept longer until safe
⚠️ Do not attempt removal at home
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• Continue regular suctioning but avoid over-suction (can irritate airway)
• Keep tube clean, humidified air helps reduce thick secretions
• Watch for warning signs:
– Breathing difficulty
– Drop in oxygen
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Depends on case to case basis .
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Usually removal of tracheostomy tube depends on patients overall condition as mentioned oxygen level states quiet good condition of patient
If there is minimal secretion, patient having strong cough reflex nd if patient starts breathing by own or stable on minimal ventilator settings doctors still waits for 7-10 days for better of patient
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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Jaipur
2 to 3 weeks mostly .but its depends on patients to patients and vary also.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
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8 yrs exp
Meerut
No fixed time. Usually 2–4 weeks.
Remove only if:
Breathing normal
SpO₂ >94%
Good cough, minimal secretions
Tolerates capping
👉 ENT check before removal is must
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