It was reported that the customer was unable to pass suction catheter in trach, as it was obstructed 1-inch in.The trach was exchanged by an rt with an identical portex size 7mm with no relief.The trach was swapped out with a trach from a different manufacturer by the doctor and the patient's issues resolved.After the trach was exchanged the patient was transferred to the icu for close monitoring.Recent trach (same tube that was placed).Night before having increased secretions and pseudomonas growth.
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