Next day, the tracheostomy tube fixation was performed as planned with an endpoint of non-dyspnoeic clinical status. A non-contrast CT chest and neck (figure 1) with virtual bronchoscopy was done to ...

Illustration about medical equipment and surgical. Tracheostomy. Tracheal surgery neutralise airway obstruction. Plastic cannula Tracheostomy. Tracheal surgery neutralise airway obstruction. Plastic ...

Airway management is a critical aspect of surgical ... and alternative methods to traditional tracheostomy, particularly in the context of evolving clinical practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background In more than one-in-five cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the patient’s airway is soiled by vomit and blood. If a paramedic cannot clear the airway, the patient will die. A new ...

Airway foreign bodies are typically removed orally using a rigid bronchoscope. We present a rare case of a foreign body at the tracheal bifurcation that required removal via tracheostomy. A child ...

CEPAS at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital treats complex pediatric airway cases with collaboration from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The laryngeal mask component serves to guide the reinforced tracheal tube directly to the glottis without displacing anatomical structures. Unless the patient is deeply unconscious or has had topical ...

In our hospice, 75% of medical staff have looked after patients with altered airways and 30% have dealt with airway emergencies. Most do not feel confident dealing with such emergencies. Methods All ...

7 This group produced a detailed and thorough article highlighting the main areas of concern and daily checks. They are summarised in figure 6. A safe airway requires a secure tracheostomy tube. Hand ...

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate parental perceptions associated with tracheostomy morbidity and quality of life in the management of Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review/survey.