What is Tracheotomy?
• Tracheotomy and tracheostomy are surgical procedures on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (the windpipe). They are performed by paramedicss, emergency physicians and surgeons. Tracheotomy, from the Greekroott tom- meaning “to cut,” refers to the procedure of cutting into the trachea; tracheostomy, from the root stom- meaning “mouth,” refers to the making of a semipermanent or permanent opening, and to the opening itself. More Info… • What is Hypoxia? • Hypoxia (medical), a shortage of oxygen in the body. Hypoxaemia is the reduction of oxygen specifically in the blood; anoxia is when there is no oxygen available at all. More Info… • What is Tracheobronchomalacia? • Tracheomalacia and tracheobronchomalacia are disorders that are encountered in both pediatric and adult medicine. Despite increasing recognition of these disease processes, there remains some uncertainty regarding their identification, causes, and treatment. This article is intended to
