Nursing Care Related to the
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2-37. TRACHEOSTOMY
a. A tracheotomy is the incision of the trachea through the skin and muscles of the neck. When an indwelling tube is inserted into the surgically created opening in the trachea, the term “tracheostomy” is used. A tracheostomy may be permanent or temporary. There are many diseases and conditions that make a tracheostomy necessary. For example, a tracheostomy may be done:
b. A tracheostomy tube (sometimes referred to as a tracheal cannula set) consists of three parts: the outer cannula, the inner cannula, and the obturator. Refer to Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Tracheostomy tube set
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