A person with a tracheostomy has a higher risk than usual of aspiration, which means they may take unwanted substances into their airways. A tracheostomy is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an ...

THE management of patients with decreased pulmonary efficiency and excessive bronchial secretions is often facilitated by the use of a tracheostomy. This is frequently done at the completion of a long ...

A VICIOUS circle often exists in patients with extensive bilateral "universal" bronchiectasis. The greater the loss of lung substance, the more vital that airways be free. As the number of ...

February 10, 2012 (Houston, Texas) — Changing tracheostomy tubes early (before day 7) is associated with earlier ability to tolerate a speaking valve and allows patients to take nourishment by mouth ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with COPD who were hospitalized and mechanically ventilated. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the CHEST Virtual 2020 meeting. In ...

A novel algorithm showed 93% accuracy in predicting risk for poststroke pneumonia in a new study, with tracheostomy status, aspiration, cough frequency, malnutrition, and cognitive impairment ...

A tracheostomy changes the way you eat and drink. While it’s still possible to drink alcohol after the procedure, there are risks and your healthcare team may not recommend it. A tracheostomy is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early tracheostomy within 9 days of mechanical ventilation was associated with lower 90-day mortality and ...