Can tracheostomy stop aspirating the formula?

[Aslin]

Hi,

My dad had an aspiration pneumonia a few times due to aspirating the formula that goes through his PEG-J. He is having a tracheostomy op tomorrow to help with his lungs but also stop aspirating the formula. However based on what I read on the internet that tracheostomy doesnt stop aspiration! Is there anyone experienced similar issue where Tracheostomy did / didnt help?

If it doesn’t help we will basically be back to the vicious circle where we cant stop him having another aspiration pneumonia..

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

#tracheostomy #aspiration #pneumonia #psp #aspiratingformula

[Martina_MP]

So sorry for what your dad and your entire family are going through. He must have remarkable drive and a strong team behind him.

[Aslin in reply to Martina_MP]

Thank you very much!