A Tracheostomy tube has to be selected according to the outer diameter, inner diameter, and length of the tube. A 10 mm outer diameter tube is used for adult women, and an 11 mm outer diameter tube is appropriate for adult men. Tracheostomy is given for a patient to bypass an obstructed upper airway, clear secretions from the airway, and deliver oxygen to the lungs.
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How long can tracheostomy tube be kept in the neck?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is having the problem of not able to breathe properly. Now the doctor has planned to advise for tracheostomy. How long it should be in the neck? Will there be any complication? Read Full »
Answer: 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. Now the duration till it will be there in neck depends on the cause for which tracheostomy has been done. If his primary disease impro... Read Full »
Can a tracheostomy be removed while still in a coma?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is in coma. Tracheostomy has been done. He is off the ventilator, but has coughing problems. His GCS is 7. Is it safe to remove tracheostomy at this stage? Read Full »
Answer: 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. But if there is no significant improvement in GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) or if not expected to improve, then better remove the trac... Read Full »
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