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Trach removal
by magsa, Jun 20, 2008 10:25PM
My husband was diagnosed with SCLC April 2007, he suffered a TBI May 2008, had neurosurgery, was ventilated, and later a Trach was placed in his airway. He is now in a Rehab Center where he is on a #4 Cuffless Trach. His pulse oxygenation is in the mid to high 90's. He has repeatedly requested the Trach be removed. His cancer is now stable but the Drs. have refused to remove the trach due to a questionable possibility of a paralyzed or weakened vocal chord and their belief that eventually the trach would benefit him with suction somewhere down the road. He is able to speak, eat comfort foods. Please inform how I can have my husband's wishes followed.
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