Operative Flashcards
1
Q
Tracheostomy indications
A
Long term mechanical ventilation in chest and head trauma
Respiratory muscles paralysis
Inability to clear secretions
Obstruction above vocal cords
2
Q
Tracheostomy disadvantages unavoidable
A
No coughing and talking
Air no longer humidified
Dependent on suction catheters to clear secretions
3
Q
Skin incision in Tracheostomy
A
Transverse
Just below inferior border of cricoid
4
Q
Tracheal incision
A
Second and third ring
5
Q
Disadvantage of incision at First ring
A
Tracheal stenosis d/t injury
6
Q
D/a of tracheal incision below level of third ring
A
Incision will disappear behind sternum on flexing and will hence displace the tube
