EPISODE · Jun 19, 2024 · 30 MIN
Tracheostomy 101: Episode 1
from Tracheostomy Education · host Nicole DePalma
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Nicole DePalma and Dr. Jerry Gentile provide an introduction to tracheostomy. They discuss the differences between tracheostomy and tracheotomy, how a patient breathes through a tracheostomy, and the indications for a tracheostomy. They also explain the different procedures for placing a tracheostomy tube, including surgical and percutaneous methods. The potential complications of prolonged intubation and tracheostomy are explored, as well as the benefits of a tracheostomy for long-term mechanical ventilation. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on tracheostomy in pediatric patients.Get a free download of Anatomy of Tracheostomy Airflow Support the showhttps://tracheostomyeducation.cominstagram.com/tracheostomyeducationlinkedin.com/in/nicole-de-palma-708b16blinkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-gentile
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nicole DePalma and Dr. Jerry Gentile provide an introduction to tracheostomy. They discuss the differences between tracheostomy and tracheotomy, how a patient breathes through a tracheostomy, and the indications for a tracheostomy. They also explain the different procedures for placing a tracheostomy tube, including surgical and percutaneous methods. The potential complications of prolonged intubation and tracheostomy are explored, as well as the benefits of ...
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