Post-tracheostomy lesions are becoming more commonplace and surgical techniques for definitive repair of these abnormalities are being developed. These lesions, in general, occur at two sites. the proximal lesions at the tracheostomy incision and the distal lesions 15 to 2-5 cm inferior in the area of the tracheostomy balloon cuff. Granuloma formation, stenosis, tracheomalacia, and perforation ...

Several studies show that as many as 50–80 percent of children who have asthma develop symptoms before their fifth birthdays. Diagnosis can be difficult in this age group and has important implications. On the one hand, asthma in early childhood is frequently underdiagnosed (receiving such inappropriate labels as chronic bronchitis, wheezy bronchitis, reactive airway disease (RAD), recurrent pn...

Although endotracheal intubation is commonly performed in the hospital setting, it is not without risk. In this article, we review the impact of endotracheal intubation on airway injury by describing the acute and long-term sequelae of each of the most commonly injured anatomic sites along the respiratory tract, including the nasal cavity, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, and trachea. Injuries ...

<p>Hemangiomas of the airway are benign vascular lesions that can involve any site from nares to tracheobronchial tree. It is most common head and neck tumors in infants. Most these seen subglottic area The presence supraglottic hemangioma rarely described. This may be due less likely chance symptoms tendency infantile hemangiomas involute without therapy over time. Also, occurrence as a ...

INTRODUCTION ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Gross Anatomy/Histology Innervation and Blood Supply Lymphatic Drainage Surrounding Anatomic Structures RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE TRACHEA Plain Radiographs CT Scanning MR Imaging Virtual Bronchoscopy PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS Congenital Abnormalities Tracheomalacia Congenital Stenosis (Subglottic/Tracheal) Tracheal Bronchus Tracheal Diverticula (Tracheocele)...

Tracheobronchial stenting is carried out to relieve airway obstruction caused by a variety of lesions such as tumors, strictures, tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia, which may not be suitable for resection and reconstruction. Historically, airway stenting was first attempted in the early 19th century, and since then, tracheostomy tubes and Montgomery tracheal T-tubes have been extensively used t...

Tracheotomy is a common procedure in intensive care units, and nurses must provide proper care to tracheostomy patients to prevent complications. One of the most important considerations is effective mobilization of secretions, and a suction catheter is the most important tool for that purpose. Each bedside should be equipped with a functional suctioning system, an oxygen source, a manual resus...