The influence factors and meanings of tracheotomy after cervical spinal cord injury.
- Author:
Pu ZHANG
;
Xun ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cervical Cord;
injuries;
Humans;
Neck Injuries;
Respiration, Artificial;
Spinal Cord Injuries;
Tracheotomy
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2015;29(11):1046-1049
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cervical spinal cord injury is a common and serious disease in clinic, and tracheotomy combined with mechanical ventilation is an effective way to prevent respiratory complications. Although tracheotomy is used widely, there are not unified indications of tracheotomy after cervical spinal cord injury in the practical application. At the same time, the advantages and disadvantages of the application of tracheotomy in patients with cervical spinal cord injury are still on dispute. Based on the recent literature, we summarize the influence factors and meanings of tracheotomy after cervical spinal cord injury.
