Tracheostomy is a procedure where an opening is created in the front of the neck. A tube is inserted through the trachea for breathing. If there is a need, it can be connected to an oxygen supply, and a breathing machine called a ventilator. It is usually done to bypass obstructed airways, clear secretions in the airway, and provide oxygen to the lungs.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If his breathing pattern is normal and he is maintaining oxygen saturation in normal limits, he can be considered for tracheostomy closure.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the patient is tracheostomized, there is a possibility of developing fistula between the food pipe and trachea. It is called a tracheoesophageal fistula.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See, tracheostomy is done if it is expected that the patient who is on ventilator may take more than 10 days to come out of ventilator.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the two pictures are different (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I think that the first picture shows that the tube is not fixed well.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Tracheostomy is needed if a patient has difficulty in weaning with a ventilator.
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