Tracheostomy Uses Procedure Side Effects And Results
Purpose A tracheostomy is always done to help someone breathe, but there are many reasons why this might be necessary including emergencies such as: Tracheostomy may be necessary during choking if the object blocking the airway is located in the upper airway and other methods such as the Heimlich maneuver have been unsuccessful in removing it. Neck trauma such as injuries to the thyroid or cricoid cartilages, the hyoid bone, or severe facial fractures....