What are the advantages and disadvantages of surgical or percutaneous tracheostomies? Percutaneous Surgical Advantages Relatively quick in experienced handsAvoids need for transfer of unstable patientsDoes not require involvement of surgeonsCheaperSmaller scarTighter...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of surgical or percutaneous tracheostomies? Percutaneous Surgical Advantages Relatively quick in experienced handsAvoids need for transfer of unstable patientsDoes not require involvement of surgeonsCheaperSmaller scarTighter...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of surgical or percutaneous tracheostomies? Percutaneous Surgical Advantages Relatively quick in experienced handsAvoids need for transfer of unstable patientsDoes not require involvement of surgeonsCheaperSmaller scarTighter...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of surgical or percutaneous tracheostomies? Percutaneous Surgical Advantages Relatively quick in experienced handsAvoids need for transfer of unstable patientsDoes not require involvement of surgeonsCheaperSmaller scarTighter...
What are the complications of tracheostomy insertion? Immediate (During Insertion) Arrest and Death (1/600)Haemorrhage (minor or severe) - 4.8%Misplacement (pre-tracheal tissues or to main bronchus)HypoxiaInjury to local structures:Pneumothorax and surgical...
