Transcription of Tracheostomy Tubes
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Tracheostomy TubesDean R Hess PhD RRT FAARC and Neila P Altobelli RRTI ntroductionAnatomy of the Tracheostomy TubeTracheostomy Tube MaterialTracheostomy Tube DimensionsExtra Length Tracheostomy TubesDual-Cannula Tracheostomy TubesFenestrated Tracheostomy TubesSubglottic Suction PortTracheostomy Tube CuffsStomal Maintenance DevicesChanging the Tracheostomy TubeDecannulationTracheostomy TeamsWard Versus ICUS peaking With a Tracheostomy TubeSpontaneously Breathing PatientsMechanically Ventilated PatientsSummaryTracheostomy Tubes are used to administer positive-pressure ventilation, to provide a patent air-way, and to provide access to the lower respiratory tract for airway clearance. They are availablein a variety of sizes and styles from several manufacturers. The dimensions of Tracheostomy tubesare given by their inner diameter, outer diameter, length, and curvature.
flange of the tube as a guide to the clinician. Some features are relatively standard among typical tracheostomy tubes (Fig. 1). It is important for clinicians caring for patients
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