title: Managing the weaning of a temporary tracheostomy.
abstract: The second article of this four-part series on tracheostomy care describes the process of weaning patients off a tracheostomy, decannulation of the tube and aftercare. The role of the multidisciplinary team is discussed, as well as the importance of psychological care of patients who may be anxious about their ability to breathe without a tube.
authors.forename: Erica
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Everitt
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D014139:Tracheostomy