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 ...

Tracheotomy refers to the opening or incision made during a medical procedure to aid breathing, called a tracheostomy. Many people use these terms interchangeably. When used as a synonym for ...

A tracheostomy collar is used to hold a tracheostomy tube in place. The collar connects to the tracheostomy plates, which work to stabilize the tube. You’ll typically replace the collar daily. A ...

These considerations led to the conclusion that simple procedures should be performed at the bedside in the ICU to eliminate the risk involved in transporting critically ill patients and simplify ...

Trachea: The airway that leads from the larynx to the lungs. Also called the windpipe. Esophagus: The muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach. Stomach: A muscular pouch ...

Aug. 10, 2004 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Nellcor/Tyco Healthcare have initiated a class 1 recall of the Shiley Tracheosoft XLT Extended Length tracheostomy tube and disposable ...

Doctors yesterday performed a tracheostomy on comatose Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a surgical procedure that could help eventually wean him off a respirator, a hospital statement said. The ...