3.7. Tracheostomy
- Jonathon D. Truwit1,
- Scott K. Epstein2
Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch24
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A
Additional Information
How to Cite
Epstein, S. K. (2011) Tracheostomy, in Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, A (eds J. D. Truwit and S. K. Epstein), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470976609.ch24
Editor Information
- 1
Box 800793, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- 2
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 MAR 2011
- Published Print: 19 APR 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470058077
Online ISBN: 9780470976609
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- Tracheostomy;
- Physiologic and non-physiologic benefits of tracheostomy;
- Timing of tracheostomy;
- Tracheostomy techniques;
- Decannulation;
- intensive care unit (ICU);
- Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT)
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Illustrative case
Introduction
Physiologic and non-physiologic benefits of tracheostomy
Timing of tracheostomy
Tracheostomy techniques
Decannulation
Complications
Illustrative case continued
References