Average size:
Adult: 5-10mm
Peds: 2.5-6.5mm
Adult: 5-10mm
Peds: 2.5-6.5mm
It is important to differentiate between tracheostomy vs laryngectomy
If laryngectomy:
The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
Patient cannot be orally intubated
The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
Patient cannot be orally intubated
Tracheostomy obstruction
Tracheostomy complications
Tracheostomy dislodgement
Tracheostomy infection
Tracheostomy bleeding
Chylous leak
Tracheal injury
Trachobronchial injury