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My dr asked to do a trac on a family member who was been on respirator 10 days today from aspiration pneumonia... is this the best/right thing to do?
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Yes: Those who are intubated longer than 10 days have higher respiratory complications. When done correctly the tracheostomy can be a very good procedure that prevents respiratory complications and even help the patient come off the respirator in some cases.
Answered 3/28/2016
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