Tracheostomy
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v44i1p63-69Keywords:
Tracheostomy/Technique.Abstract
Tracheostomy consists in creating an opening in the anterior aspect of the cervical trachea, communicating the tracheal lumen with external environment. It is recommended in cases of upper airway obstruction, prolonged orotracheal intubation, respiratory muscles weakness and mandatory secretion removal.In general, tracheostomy is performed in situations of respiratory distress that cannot be resolved in ashort time.Downloads
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2011-03-30
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Ricz HMA, Mello Filho FV de, Freitas LCC de, Mamede RCCM. Tracheostomy. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2011 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 May 17];44(1):63-9. Available from: https://www.periodicos.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/47337