Sterile Tracheostomy Care Tray

Description

A sealed, sterile, ready-to-use bedside tracheostomy care tray designed in line with St. James’s Hospital SOP, the St Trachy Tray provides the essential equipment required for routine tracheostomy care and for urgent airway management at the bedside. The tray remains sealed until needed and is intended for use with a sterile technique to support safe and efficient care by trained healthcare professionals.

Contents

• Spare tracheostomy tubes:
  • Cuffed Portex Suctionaid size 7
  • Cuffed Portex Suctionaid size 8
  • Shiley size 4 (non‑cuffed)
• Tracheal dilator
• 10 mL syringe
• Tracheostomy tapes: cotton and Velcro
• Stitch cutter
• Scissors
• Lubricant (KY gel)
• Adhesive tape (Sleek)
• Pen torch
• Yellow laminated prompt sheet (included within the sealed tray)

Key features and benefits

• SOP-aligned composition to standardize bedside readiness for tracheostomy care and emergency response.
• Comprehensive airway support: options for tube exchange (cuffed Portex Suctionaid sizes 7 and 8; Shiley size 4 non‑cuffed), dilation capability, and fixation materials (cotton and Velcro tapes) for securement.
• Immediate cuff management with a dedicated 10 mL syringe for inflation/deflation tasks as per clinical need.
• Essential adjuncts included: KY gel for atraumatic lubrication, Sleek adhesive tape for additional securement, scissors and stitch cutter for dressing or suture management, and a pen torch for focused illumination and inspection.
• Yellow laminated prompt sheet packaged with the tray to support rapid recall of key steps during urgent interventions.
• Sterile, sealed packaging helps reduce contamination risk; open only when required and maintain aseptic technique throughout use.

Operational notes

• Per SOP, the tray should be assembled, accessible, and functional at the patient’s bedside at the start of each nursing shift.
• Keep sealed until required and use with sterile technique.
• The contents are specific to tracheostomy care and exclude unrelated generic procedure items, supporting clarity and rapid access during routine care and emergencies.