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 ...

THE management of patients with decreased pulmonary efficiency and excessive bronchial secretions is often facilitated by the use of a tracheostomy. This is frequently done at the completion of a long ...

A VICIOUS circle often exists in patients with extensive bilateral "universal" bronchiectasis. The greater the loss of lung substance, the more vital that airways be free. As the number of ...

From cuff management to multidisciplinary teams Why dysphagia demands early attention Evidence base for therapy effectiveness Potential care outcomes with guideline adoption From cuff management to ...

Is oral feeding of a patient who is ventilator-dependent and has a chronic indwelling tracheostomy tube acceptable? Isn’t there a risk of aspiration if patients with tracheostomies who do not have ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with COPD who were hospitalized and mechanically ventilated. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the CHEST Virtual 2020 meeting. In ...

Some people with serious COVID-19 who need a ventilator may have a tracheostomy. This involves the insertion of a breathing tube through an incision in your neck. It can improve some hospital-related ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early tracheostomy within 9 days of mechanical ventilation was associated with lower 90-day mortality and ...