Complication rates of percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) are low and similar with or without use of bronchoscopy, according to a retrospective cohort study published online December 30 in JAMA ...

A tracheostomy is a procedure that allows a healthcare professional to insert a tube into a person’s trachea in order to assist their breathing. Sometimes, a person may require a surgical airway to ...

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 ...

An ENT hands-on workshop and demonstration on “Percutaneous Tracheostomy” was conducted by Narayana Medciti Multi-speciality Hospital on Sunday. As many as 70 ENT surgery residents attended the CME ...

Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that helps clear mucus secretions in people with a tracheostomy tube. Some individuals may require frequent suctioning, for example, if they have a lung ...

The Portex UniPerc Percutaneous Tracheostomy Kit, the first dedicated percutaneous tracheostomy option with tubes designed specifically for patients with larger necks, has received a 2010 Medical ...

Some patients need the help of a machine (ventilator) to assist with breathing. This is normally done using a tube that passes into the windpipe (trachea) through the mouth. If a patient needs to be ...