Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy refers to the creation of a communication between the trachea and the overlying skin
- This may be done either by open or percutaneous technique. This chap- ter will focus on the open surgical technique in the adult patient.
Decision MakingEdit
Surgical AnatomyEdit
Pre-operative PlanningEdit
ConsentEdit
RisksEdit
AlternativesEdit
Surgical InstrumentsEdit
Anaesthesia, positioning and drapingEdit
Skin MarkingEdit
Surgical StepsEdit
Post-operative careEdit
Follow-upEdit
ComplicationsEdit
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