tracheostomy
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What is tracheostomy?
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an airway and to remove secretions from the lungs. This tube is called a tracheostomy tube or trach tube.
Posts on tracheostomy (178)
Living with a Tracheostomy - Respiratory Disorders Community
- Apr 29, 2009Tracheostomy - Respiratory Disorders Community
- Apr 29, 2009
I have had a tracheostomy since Aug 2007. I have been seen and treated time and time again...
Living with a Tracheostomy - Ear, Nose & Throat Community
- Feb 21, 2009
My son had a tracheostomy, but the opening is getting larger slowly. It was made a bit lar...
I am a Tracheostomy patient and have had a Trach since August 2008 due to removal and treat...
Tracheotomy after TT - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Dec 19, 2008How long for a trach tube? - Ear, Nose & Throat Community
- Oct 03, 2008
My husband had an emergency tracheo[s]tomy a month ago (excess bleeding during a supposedly...
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Trach was very much blocked when I got up, and off the vent. Had to immediatly clean ...
