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2. Tracheotome - Wikipedia

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   A tracheotome is a medical instrument used to perform an incision in the trachea with a cutting blade operated by a powered cannula. It is often called a tracheostomy tube because once it enters the stoma in the trachea, a breathing tube is connected to a ventilator and oxygen is provided to the lungs.

3. Tracheal intubation - Wikipedia

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   For human use, tubes range in size from 2 to 10.5 mm (0.1 to 0.4 in) in internal diameter. The size is chosen based on the patient's body size, with the smaller sizes being used for infants and children. Most endotracheal tubes have an inflatable cuff to seal the tracheobronchial tree against leakage of respiratory gases and pulmonary ...

4. Tracheotomy - Wikipedia

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   A tracheostomy tube may be single or dual lumen, and also cuffed or uncuffed. A dual lumen tracheostomy tube consists of an outer cannula or main shaft, an inner cannula, and an obturator. The obturator is used when inserting the tracheostomy tube to guide the placement of the outer cannula and is removed once the outer cannula is in place.

5. Tracheal tube - Wikipedia

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   For human use, tubes range in size from 2 to 10.5 mm in internal diameter (ID). The size is chosen based on the patient's body size, with the smaller sizes being used for pediatric and neonatal patients. Tubes larger than 6 mm ID usually have an inflatable cuff. Originally made from red rubber, most modern tubes are made from polyvinyl chloride ...

6. ICU Medical Recalls Certain Tracheostomy Tubes Due To ... - AOL

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   Bivona neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes provide direct airway access for up to 29 days for a patient with a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck ...

7. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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   used in permanent tracheostomy •Cuffed type: in unconscious patient (single cuff is sufficient); used in permanent tracheostomy (with two cuffs); has a balloon (cuff) that is inflated to occlude the airway around the tube to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs •Jackson's: metal double tube and a pilot Retractor's (single or double ...