Tracheostomy

Chapter

Abstract

Airway obstruction at or above the level of the larynx. Chronic respiratory problems. Inability to manage secretions. Adjunct to major surgery of the mouth, jaw, or larynx.

Keywords

Endotracheal Tube Thyroid Cartilage Tracheostomy Tube Cervical Spine Injury Innominate Artery 
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Copyright information

© Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois College of MedicinePeoriaUSA

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