The tube, called a "trach" (trayk) for short, has three parts. The "Obturator" that is used to pass the trach into the windpipe. An "Outer cannula" (tube). This Outer cannula has a plastic "trach ...

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YOU’VE probably heard about people who’ve had tracheostomies and wondered exactly how the procedure affects day-to-day life. Here’s what you need to know. A tracheostomy is the name given to a ...

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has an additional opening that can allow more functionality than one without. But it carries additional risks. A tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in ...

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Bobbi Kristina Brown is still fighting for her life after she was found face down in her bathtub three weeks ago. Several reports have claimed the 21-year-old won't make it, but the family have denied ...

A person with a tracheostomy has a higher risk than usual of aspiration, which means they may take unwanted substances into their airways. A tracheostomy is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an ...

Some people may need a tracheostomy to help them breathe properly. People with a tracheostomy may have a good quality of life but usually need a care team to show them how to adapt. A tracheostomy is ...