The complication associated with tracheostomy tube is :

Increased cardiac output

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Increased blood pressure

Damage to laryngeal nerves

Early Complications that may arise during the tracheostomy procedure or soon thereafter include:

Bleeding
Air trapped around the lungs (pneumothorax)
Air trapped in the deeper layers of the chest(pneumomediastinum)
Air trapped underneath the skin around the tracheostomy (subcutaneous emphysema)
Damage to the swallowing tube (esophagus)
Injury to the nerve that moves the vocal cords (recurrent laryngeal nerve)
Tracheostomy tube can be blocked by blood clots, mucus or pressure of the airway walls. Blockages can be prevented by suctioning, humidifying the air, and selecting the appropriate tracheostomy tube.

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