This document provides information on tracheostomies including definitions, functions, indications, types of procedures, techniques, care, complications and emergency airway management. A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening in the trachea to allow breathing when the oral airway is compromised. It can be an alternative breathing pathway, protect the airways, allow suctioning of secretions, and enable positive pressure ventilation. Indications include respiratory obstruction, retained secretions, and respiratory insufficiency. Types include emergency, elective, permanent, and percutaneous tracheostomies. The technique, care, complications, and procedures for managing acute airway obstruction are described in detail.
This document provides information on tracheostomies including definitions, functions, indications, types of procedures, techniques, care, complications and emergency airway management. A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening in the trachea to allow breathing when the oral airway is compromised. It can be an alternative breathing pathway, protect the airways, allow suctioning of secretions, and enable positive pressure ventilation. Indications include respiratory obstruction, retained secretions, and respiratory insufficiency. Types include emergency, elective, permanent, and percutaneous tracheostomies. The technique, care, complications, and procedures for managing acute airway obstruction are described in detail.
Tracheostomy is an ancient surgical procedure where an opening is created in the trachea to allow for breathing. It has been performed since 3600 BC in Egypt. Modern indications include prolonged intubation, airway obstruction, difficulty managing secretions, and as an adjunct to head and neck or chest surgery where ventilation may be problematic. Potential complications range from minor bleeding or infection to serious issues like tracheal stenosis, tracheoesophageal fistula, or erosion into major blood vessels. Careful surgical technique and postoperative management can help reduce risks.
The document provides an overview of tracheostomy, including its definition as a surgical procedure to bypass the airway during upper airway obstruction. It outlines indications and contraindications, the necessary surgical anatomy, procedural steps, and potential complications associated with the operation. Additionally, it describes pre-operative preparations, types of tracheostomy tubes, and post-operative management practices.
The document discusses tracheostomy, which is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the trachea. It can be used to treat upper airway obstruction, assist with pulmonary ventilation, or help clear secretions from the lungs. The document outlines the anatomy of the trachea and various indications for tracheostomy. It also describes different techniques for performing a tracheostomy, as well as potential complications. Home care considerations are discussed.
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Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the anterior wall of the trachea and connects it to the skin surface, allowing for an alternative airway. It has several functions, including improving breathing, protecting the airways, and permitting removal of secretions. Indications for tracheostomy include respiratory obstruction, retained secretions, and respiratory insufficiency. Complications can occur during or after the procedure and with prolonged use of a tracheostomy tube. Alternative airway management techniques can be used to relieve an obstruction prior to an emergency tracheostomy.
