Tracheostomy
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- 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 Making[edit | edit source]
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Surgical Instruments[edit | edit source]
Anaesthesia, positioning and draping[edit | edit source]
Skin Marking[edit | edit source]
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