Tracheostomy complications: Difference between revisions

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(1) Thyroid cartilage (2) Cricothyroid ligament (3) Cricoid cartilage (4) Trachea (A) Cricothyrotomy site (B) Tracheotomy site

Tracheotomy in situ
1 – Vocal folds
2 – Thyroid cartilage
3 – Cricoid cartilage
4 – Tracheal rings
5 – Balloon cuff

Shiley™ trach tube

It is important to differentiate between tracheostomy vs laryngectomy

If laryngectomy^[1]:
- The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
- Patient cannot be orally intubated
Sit patient up or in a position of comfort
Place on trach collar oxygen or place NRB mask on trachesostmy while preparing
Don faceshield, have suction, oxygen, flushes (possibly surgical airway supplies)

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 ==Background==
 {{Tracheostomy background}}
+*Sit patient up or in a position of comfort
+*Place on trach collar oxygen or place NRB mask on trachesostmy while preparing
+*Don faceshield, have suction, oxygen, flushes (possibly surgical airway supplies)
 ==Differential Diagnosis==