Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to insert a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. This procedure is commonly performed for patients who require long-term mechanical ventilation or who have airway obstruction issues. The article reviews indications for tracheostomy including prolonged intubation, airway protection, airway access, pulmonary toilet, and facilitation of weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to insert a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. This procedure is commonly performed for patients who require long-term mechanical ventilation or who have airway obstruction issues. The article reviews indications for tracheostomy including prolonged intubation, airway protection, airway access, pulmonary toilet, and facilitation of weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to insert a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. This procedure is commonly performed for patients who require long-term mechanical ventilation or who have airway obstruction issues. The article reviews indications for tracheostomy including prolonged intubation, airway protection, airway access, pulmonary toilet, and facilitation of weaning from mechanical ventilation.