THIS discussion is concerned with the uses of tracheostomy and mechanical respiratory devices in managing the problems encountered in a large hospital. The material presented here was obtained by a ...

With proper care, most people do not have issues with their tracheostomy. However, some early or late tracheostomy complications are possible. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a ...

While a tracheostomy can be crucial for individuals with compromised airways, the procedure can lead to complications for some. Serious complications, such as tube dislodgement or infection, may ...

Tracheostomy should be considered in patients with acute respiratory failure who require prolonged mechanical ventilation — defined as ventilation for 7 days or more — and who are expected to have a ...

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has an additional opening that can allow more functionality than one without. But it carries additional risks. A tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in ...

Cricothyrotomy and tracheostomy are medical procedures that allow people to breathe when their airways are blocked. Cricothyrotomy is an emergency procedure, while tracheostomy is usually for ...

A Norfolk woman died after obesity complicated life-saving treatment for a neurological illness, with a hospital consultant ...