An opening made into the trachea to permit air to flow directly into the trachea, and bypassing the nose and mouth.
a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
a dramatic attempt to relieve a blocked airway
an incision into the trachea (windpipe) that forms a temporary or permanent opening which is called a tracheostomy
an operation that creates an airway that bypasses the mouth, penetrating the soft spot on the neck
a routine operation that typically requires general anesthesia, but can be a risky procedure for elderly patients in fragile health, as the pope is
a simple incision into the windpipe that allows a breathing tube to be placed in the throat so that air can get directly into the lungs, reports The Early Show medical correspondent Dr
a surgical incision of the trachea through the neck to make an opening for breathing
a surgical opening made into the trachea for airway management
a surgical procedure at which a tiny hole is cut within the neck and a tube with a valve is projected into the hole
a surgical procedure done usually under general anesthesia in the operating room
a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea)
a surgical procedure in which an artificial opening is made in the trachea (windpipe) to allow air into the lungs
a surgical procedure that involves a small incision into the windpipe
a surgical procedure that is usually done in the operating room under general anesthesia
a surgical procedure that opens up the windpipe (trachea)
a surgical procedure to create an airway through the neck
a surgical procedure to open the windpipe to assist breathing
a surgical procedure where an incision is made in the front of the patient's neck and a breathing tube (trach tube) is inserted through a hole, called a stoma, into the trachea (windpipe)
An emergency surgical procedure where an opening is made into the trachea. These are usually short-term.
an opening surgically created through the neck into the trachea/windpipe
The insertion of a tube through a surgical opening in the trachea to maintain an open airway.
A temporary outside opening made through the neck into the breathing tube (trachea) in order to bypass the mouth and throat. Commonly used when significant obstruction exists above the level of the voice box.
Insertion of tube directly into the trachea by a hole made through the skin
The surgical opening of the trachea through the neck.
A small operation, with local anaesthetic which is performed if there is an obstruction of the airways. Assists with breathing.
A tracheotomy or tracheostomy is a surgical procedure performed on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (the windpipe). (Technically, the former term, with the Greek root tom- meaning "to cut," refers to the procedure of cutting into the trachea, whereas the latter term, with the root stom- meaning "mouth," refers to the procedure of making a semipermanent or permanent opening. Tracheostomy can also refer to the result of the procedure, i.e. the opening itself.)