Tracheostomy (Tray-kee-AH-stuh-mee) is a surgical opening in the trachea (windpipe) that forms a temporary or permanent opening to make breathing easier. The terms "tracheotomy" and "tracheostomy" are ...

These considerations led to the conclusion that simple procedures should be performed at the bedside in the ICU to eliminate the risk involved in transporting critically ill patients and simplify ...

What is a Tracheostomy/Tracheotomy? A tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical opening created through the neck into the trachea or windpipe to provide direct access ...

To estimate the presence and sources of inter-center variation (ICV) in the risk of death or tracheostomy placement (D/T) among infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (sBPD) We analyzed the ...

Tracheostomy within the first 4 days after hospital admission has become common for critically ill patients who have trouble breathing. Clinicians often perceive potential benefits with early ...

HOUSTON – With a trach, it's just about impossible to start eating and start school, and it increases the risk of infection. That's why one Texas Children's Hospital doctor says it's important to get ...