A fenestrated tracheostomy tube contains openings that allow air to pass through the area of the throat that leads to the mouth and nose. In a tracheostomy, a surgeon creates an opening in the ...

Medtronic is recalling specific lots of its Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff and reusable inner ...

A tracheostomy is a small hole and tube placed in your throat to help you breathe. Decannulation is the process to remove this device. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Shutterstock A tracheostomy is a ...

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.

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 ...

You keep the tracheostomy until the voice box heals. Then, the tracheostomy tube is taken out and the hole heals up by itself. After having your whole voice box removed, you have a permanent stoma to ...

Being intubated means a tube has been placed inside your trachea, also called the windpipe, through the mouth or nose. There are several reasons you may be intubated. The main reason for ...

The Rüsch Endotracheal Tube devices are indicated for oral or nasal intubation for airway management via insertion into a patient’s tracheal via nose or mouth. Stylets are used to aid insertion ...

More information: Ji Yeong An et al, Artificial Intelligence for Assessment of Endotracheal Tube Position on Chest Radiographs: Validation in Patients From Two Institutions, American Journal of ...