Lisa
They don't put in a trach with the same ease or frequency as they do a PEG. It is a surgical procedure, done under general anaesthetic.

As such they would not likely do one as a convenience measure. There is considerable ongoing care needed. It has to be kept clean, which is something that you would have to do every few hours. This is not a simple "wipe it off" issue; the cannula has to be removed, suction applied, the cannula washed and scrubbed, re-inserted, etc.

Also, once you have become dependant on it, it can be quite difficult to wean off of it. Your Dad's Doctors would be the ones to talk to about this in much greater detail. Many are quite reluctant to use trachs unless they are really needed
Wayne