THIS discussion is concerned with the uses of tracheostomy and mechanical respiratory devices in managing the problems encountered in a large hospital. The material presented here was obtained by a ...

A tracheostomy like that undergone by Pope John Paul II on Thursday is a relatively common procedure among the elderly who are sick and having difficulty breathing, experts said Thursday, and it can ...

February 10, 2012 (Houston, Texas) — Changing tracheostomy tubes early (before day 7) is associated with earlier ability to tolerate a speaking valve and allows patients to take nourishment by mouth ...

A ceiling mounted hospital directional sign highlighting the way towards the intensive care unit – 3D render New tracheostomy device and support protocol eradicate pressure injuries in the ICU. The ...

Ever wondered why patients often have a hole in the front of their neck when critically ill? That's a surgical procedure called a tracheostomy that provides an alternative airway for breathing. A ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early tracheostomy within 9 days of mechanical ventilation was associated with lower 90-day mortality and ...