OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The ideal animal experimental tracheostomy technique is one that is 1) safe and easy to perform, 2) requires no tracheostomy tube, and 3) requires minimal cleaning or suctioning to maintain patency. The leporine model for airway injury has been well established and offers an inexpensive and practical animal model for experimental evaluation. However, previous research has ...

The medical indications of tracheostomy comprise the alleviation of upper airway obstruction; the prevention of laryngeal and upper airway damage due to prolonged translaryn-geal intubation in patients subjected to prolonged mechanical ventilation; and the facilitation of airway access for the removal of secretions. Since 1985, percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) has gained widespread acceptance as ...

Extended endotracheal intubation in infancy causes various complications. Upper airway disruption is very rare but reversible cause of respiratory insufficiency. Tracheostomy may not be avoidable severe upper tract lesions especially large subglottic cysts and stenosis; however, avoiding it a priority when possible. A 7-month-old child who had history newborn distress syndrome extended develope...

OBJECTIVES Submental intubation has been advocated as an alternative to classical tracheostomy for certain indicated panfacial trauma surgeries. Surgeons should have various options for airway management in maxillofacial trauma patients. Most maxillofacial injuries involve occlusal derangements, which might require intraoperative occlusal corrections; hence, orotracheal intubation is not ideal....

BACKGROUND Balloon dilatational tracheostomy using the Ciaglia Blue Dolphin device has recently been introduced as a modification of the Ciaglia technique. The aim of this study was to compare the new Dolphin system with the single-step dilatational tracheostomy (Ciaglia Blue Rhino) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS Consecutive patients admitted to the ICU of the Emergency Depart...

BACKGROUND Tracheostomies are commonly performed on critically ill patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. The purpose of this study was to review our experience with surgical and percutaneous tracheostomies and identify factors affecting outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent tracheostomy between January 1999 and June 2008 were identified on the basis of Diagnosti...

Background: Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly popular within intensive care units for patients who need prolonged ventilatory support. Significant complications are rare. Case presentation: Our patient suffered tracheal ring fracture and early tracheomalacia following this procedure. These complications are demonstrated in our accompanying video. Conclusion: Contrary ...