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Tracheostomy Tubes

Tracheostomy Tubes | Effective Airway Management

A tracheostomy is a surgical opening in the neck that leads directly into the windpipe (trachea), allowing a tracheostomy tube to be inserted for breathing support. This procedure, known as a tracheotomy, is performed when a patient’s airway needs to be kept open due to conditions like trauma, obstruction, or the need for long-term mechanical...

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