Trach To-Go Bag contains everything you need to care for your child’s trach when you are not at home.
Always have the bag ready, with all the supplies you need. It should be with your child at all time even if you are at the hospital. If your child goes to a friend’s house, the store, or anywhere else, the bag should be with your child.
It is a good idea to check the Trach To-Go bag every time you get home and replace any supplies you used. This makes sure you are always ready to go places safely with your child.
Portable suction machine – Make sure this is always fully charged.
Ambu bag with trach adapter and facemask.
Sterile suction catheters the right size for your child’s trach.
HMEs
Sterile gloves.
Sterile gauze.
Sterile trach tube, the same size and type as your child wears.
Sterile trach tube, half (1/2) a size smaller than the trach your child wears.
New trach ties.
Sterile water./normal saline.
Bandage Scissors.
Split trach compress.
Flashlight.
Cuff inflation syringes – If your child has a cuffed trach.
If your child needs oxygen:
Full oxygen tank
Trach adapter for an oxygen tank.
Pulse Oximeter with pulse ox probes.
A protector sheet with your child's diagnosis, needs and meds, emergency contacts etc.
