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Airway Obstruction and Tracheostomy

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Figure A shows a side view of the neck and the correct placement of a tracheostomy tube in the trachea, or windpipe. Figure B shows an external view of a patient who has a tracheostomy. - National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NIH)

Causes:

  • Angioedema

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Thermal injury

  • Wheeze

  • Surgical emphysema


A Tracheostomy is where a hole is made in front of the neck for direct access to the trachea. A tube is inserted in and held in place with stitches or a soft tie around the neck (aka. trach tie).




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