A tracheostomy tube is an artificial airway that is surgically placed directly into the trachea through an opening in the throat. It bypasses the upper airway a......
View moreTracheostomy is a hole that surgeons make through the front of the neck and into the windpipe (trachea). A tracheostomy tube is placed into the hole to keep it ......
View moreAn endotracheal tube is placed when:A patient is unable to breathe on their ownIt is necessary to sedate and "rest" someone who is very illSomeone's a......
View moreAn endotracheal tube, also known as an ET tube, is a flexible tube that is placed in the trachea (windpipe) through the mouth or nose. It is used to either assi......
View moreYou can reduce your risk for infection and injury by caring for your catheter and drainage bag properly.Wash your hands often. Wash before and after you touch y......
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