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Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an alternate airway by making an opening in the trachea (windpipe).

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Explain to me the procedure of a tracheostomy?

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Can I take oral tablets if I have a tracheostomy?

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What do you have to do to take care of a tracheostomy?

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What are the possible complications of living with a tracheostomy?

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What are the differences between a crycothyrotomy and a tracheostomy?

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What could you do if no secretions were obtained when you suctioned a tracheostomy?

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What would be a reason to do a tracheostomy?

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What's tracheostomy care for little children?

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