Tracheostomy.

Investigation of the Paediatric Tracheostomy Decannulation: Factors Affecting Outcome

Introduction: Evidence for factors determining paediatric tracheostomy decannulation vary extensively; therefore, this prospective observational study aimed to investigate these factors.   Materials and Methods: In total, 67 consecutive paediatric patients (<12 years old) who referred to the Department of Otolaryngology, (Postgraduate Institute Medical Education and Research),(Chandigarh), ...

دو مورد Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy و مقایسه آن با روش جراحی در بیمارستان امام خمینی(ره) تهران (گزارش موردی)

Background: percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy was invented by ciaglia in 1985. With advent of various instruments, various methods such as Fantoni, Grigges and etc, it became a widesepreadly used method of tracheostomy, especially in intensive care unit wards. In our country this was began in 2005, along with many work shops conducted by anesthesiology department of Tehran University of Me...

بررسی مقایسه ای تراکئوستومی و عوارض ناشی از آن در دو روش تراکئوستومی پرکوتانئوس و روش استاندارد جراحی

Introduction & Objective: Percutaneous Dilatational Tratheostomy (PDT) is an elective procedure increasingly performed at bedside in intensive care unit (ICU). With this technique the complications during transferring to the operating room, duration between one patient candidate for PDT to perform it and cost decreased compared to the standard technique. In our study we compared the duration ...

Repeated Tracheostomy Tube Cuff Rupture Due to Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica: A Case Report

Introduction: Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TPO) is a rare benign disorder of the lower part of the trachea and the upper part of the main bronchi.   Case Report: A case of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TPO) diagnosed at the time of intubation in an intensive care unit due to difficulty when advancing the endotracheal tube beyond the vocal cords, is reported. A problem...

A Broken Metallic Tracheostomy Tube

The Effect of Nursing Consultation on Anxiety of Tracheostomy Patient's Family

Introduction: The diagnosis and hospitalization of a family member disrupts the whole family structure. During this time, family members experience a change in role and feel fear, anxiety and insecurity. This study aimed to determine of the effect of Nursing Consultation on Anxiety of Tracheostomy Patient's Family admitted to shahid rajaei hospital of Shiraz city in 2017. Methods: This study is...