Cosmetic tracheostomy locket: an attempt to improve the aesthetic component of tracheostomy tubes

This paper demonstrates the need for a cosmetic device as a necessary adjun ct to long-term tracheostomy care. Such devices are not available, at prese nt, from tracheostomy tube manufacturers. The cosmetic tracheostomy cover p late is based on a silver Negus tracheostomy tube, to which the silver chai n and cover plate (locket) are attached. The result, for the patient who tr ied it, was excellent.