What is a Tracheostomy/Tracheotomy? A tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical opening created through the neck into the trachea or windpipe to provide direct access ...

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 ...

A tracheostomy like that undergone by Pope John Paul II on Thursday is a relatively common procedure among the elderly who are sick and having difficulty breathing, experts said Thursday, and it can ...

Objective: The aim of this study is to present our experience with elective surgical tracheostomy (ST) performed at the intensive care unit (ICU) bedside in order to evaluate its efficacy in terms of ...

According to the NHS, it is possible to enjoy a good quality of life even with a permanent tracheostomy tube - but it can take time to adapt YOU'VE probably heard about people who've had ...

Accidentally dislodging a tracheostomy tube within a week of the procedure is a medical emergency. However, a person may be able to reinsert longer-term tracheostomy tubes at home. A tracheostomy is ...

Trichy: ENT surgeons at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial govt hospital (MGMGH) in Trichy performed a complex procedure to treat a ...

MGMGH Tiruchi successfully treats a 60-year-old man with tracheal stenosis following complications from a road accident.