Tracheotomy refers to the opening or incision made during a medical procedure to aid breathing, called a tracheostomy. Many people use these terms interchangeably. When used as a synonym for ...

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 ...

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 ...

A tracheostomy collar is used to hold a tracheostomy tube in place. The collar connects to the tracheostomy plates, which work to stabilize the tube. You’ll typically replace the collar daily. A ...

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 ...