Tracheotomy

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Introduction

History of tracheotomy

Features of the procedure and its tasks.

Indications and contraindications.

Recommendations for restoring swallowing function after tracheotomy surgery.

Removing a tracheostomy tube How do you know when it’s time to remove the tube? Algorithm of actions Is it worth doing self-purge and self-inflation? Possible complications. Conclusion. Tracheotmomy is an emergency treatment for airway obstruction, an urgent need to open the walls of the larynx and trachea under the control of anesthetizing the patient, followed by the installation of a special tube - a tracheotome. This procedure allows the patient to breathe independently. If you incorrectly assess the severity of the obstruction condition and cause respiratory arrest, then the patient will face instant death.