1.Prolong Placement of Tracheostomy Tube Causing Unusual Complication
Mohamad Norkahfi R ; Marina MB ; Mawaddah A ; Abdullah Sani M
Medicine and Health 2016;11(2):298-302
Tracheostomy can be associated with numerous complications. Here, we present
a case of large hypertrophic skin of tracheostoma with tracheal granulation tissue
causing malpositioning of tracheostomy tube and airway obstruction, secondary to
prolong placement of a cuff tracheostomy tube due to improper tracheostomy care.
This case illustrates that awareness and knowledge of proper tracheostomy tube
care among medical personnel are very important to avoid any mismanagement
that can cause life-threatening complications.
Tracheostomy
2.Indications and outcomes of Tracheostomy: A descriptive study using the outcome-based evaluation forms of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department in a Tertiary Hospital (2016-2020)
Divina V. Ampoloquio ; Archie Brian C. Ramos
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2023;7(2):1302-1309
Introduction:
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a neck opening directly into the trachea, typically performed to establish an alternative airway for individuals who experience difficulty breathing as a result of certain medical conditions. Tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent, and it plays a crucial role in the management of both acute and chronic respiratory issues and can significantly improve the quality of life for those who require it.
Objective:
This study aims to investigate the incidence, common indications and outcomes of tracheostomy in the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) department of a tertiary hospital in Manila, Philippines.
Methodology:
This is a retrospective descriptive study including all admissions and in-patient referrals to the clinical division of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery who underwent tracheostomy from January 2016 to December 2020. Data were retrieved by review of medical records and Outcome Based Evaluation (OBE) form of all patients who underwent tracheostomy during the study period.
Results:
Our study involved 74 patients with a male-to-female ratio of 22:15. The patients' ages ranged from 5 to 89 years. Prolonged intubation was the main reason for tracheostomy, followed by upper airway obstruction due to supraglottic mass for males and vocal cord paralysis for females. Only three patients who had tracheostomy experienced complications and were managed accordingly.
Conclusion
Tracheostomy is one of the most valuable and reliable surgical procedures for managing airway obstructions. Proper patient and caregiver education as well as constant follow-up are crucial to prevent complications.
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3.Endotracheal tube fire during tracheostomy.
Eunju LEE ; Su Nam LEE ; Jong Il KIM ; Youbin SON
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;62(6):586-587
No abstract available.
Fires
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Tracheostomy
5.Nasogastric Tube Insertion using Savary-Gilliard Wire Guide(R) in a Comatose Patient : A Case Report.
Hae Jin LEE ; Jin Young CHON ; Jin Hwan CHOI ; He Jin CHOI ; Se Ho MOON
The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2006;21(2):135-139
The insertion of nasogastric tubes in comatose, obtunded or anesthetized patients is often difficult, frustrating and time-consuming. A large variety of methods inserting nasogastric tubes in those uncooperative patients have been reported. As a new effective method, we used Savary-Gilliard Wire Guide(R), which is designed for introducing Savary-Gilliard Dilator(R) into a strictured esophagus, for inserting a nasogastric tube in a comatose patient who was intubated with a ballooned tracheostomy tube. The insertion was successful in the first attempt and no complication occurred.
Coma*
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Esophagus
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Humans
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Tracheostomy
6.Passy-Muir tracheostomy speaking valve on ventilator dependent patients.
Soon Ho NAM ; Jin Ho KIM ; Shin Ok KOH ; Jong Rae KIM
The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine 1992;7(2):141-145
No abstract available.
Humans
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Tracheostomy*
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Ventilators, Mechanical*
7.Is Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy Safe to Perform in the Intensive Care Unit?.
The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2014;29(2):57-58
No abstract available.
Intensive Care Units*
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Tracheostomy*
9.A case of fiberoptic bronchoscopy used as innovative aid for life saving in difficult surgical tracheostomy patient
Nitasha MISHRA ; Shalendra SINGH
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;72(6):620-621
No abstract available.
Bronchoscopy
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Humans
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Tracheostomy