Principles and Practice of Percutaneous Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy (the breathing is a surgically tube). It created is maintained opening open in thewith neckaleading hollow directly tube called to thea PERCUTANEOUS tracheostomy tube. A tracheostomy is commonly referred to as a stoma, which is the
name for the hole in the neck that the tube passes through. A tracheostomy usually is
temporary,although you can have one long term or even permanently.This book is an
introduction to the principles and practice of the most recent developments in
tracheostomy,including a detailed description ofthevarioustechniques,togetherwith
summaries of complications, contraindications and comparisons with surgical
tracheostomy. The reader is taken through the practical procedures for different
percutaneous tracheostomy techniques, with clear illustrations to guide through the
operation and avoid potential difficulties and hazards.The book includes all important
and different techniquesavailable