Tracheostomy 101: Episode 1

In this episode, Nicole DePalma and Dr. Jerry Gentile provide an introduction to tracheostomy. They discuss the differences between tracheostomy and tracheotomy, how a patient breathes through a tracheostomy, and the indications for a tracheostomy. They also explain the different procedures for placing a tracheostomy tube, including surgical and percutaneous methods. The potential complications of prolonged intubation and tracheostomy are explored, as well as the benefits of a tracheostomy for long-term mechanical ventilation. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on tracheostomy in pediatric patients.

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