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tracheotomy (trākēŏt`əmē), surgical incision into the trachea, or windpipe. The operation is performed when the windpipe has become blocked, e.g., by the presence of some foreign object or by swelling of the larynx. A curved or flexible tube is inserted into the trachea to facilitate breathing. In diseases such as pneumonia that cause the lungs to fill with fluids, this same incision may be used to drain the lungs. A tracheostomy is the surgical formation of a rounded opening into the trachea and differs from a tracheotomy in that the former procedure establishes a permanent opening. tracheotomy surgical incision into the trachea, usually performed when the upper air passage has been blocked How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To prevent surgical complications of emergency tracheostomies in patients who might have a cervical-rib abnormality, Prepageran and Raman recommend that x-rays routinely be obtained before the procedure is undertaken. However, nurses caring for patients with tracheostomies must have access to current hospital policy and guidelines on their care and experienced personnel to support the delivery of best practice. Our home care staff have participated in vent unit care-planning meetings and have acquired additional knowledge and experience in caring for patients who have required ventilators, as well as tracheostomies. |
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