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CRQ 447: Percutaneous Tracheostomy Insertion 2

Introduction

A woman with severe Guillain Barre syndrome is being ventilated on the intensive care unit. Following your review you suggest that a tracheostomy may be beneficial in her management…

Question No. 2

Q: Name 5 advantages of tracheostomies in intensive care patients? (5 marks)

Question No. 3

Q: What is the preferred site of insertion for a percutaneous tracheostomy and what are the problems of insertion above or below this? (3 marks)

Question No. 4

Q: Name the surface landmarks highlighted that are useful to establish when performing a percutaneous tracheostomy? (6 marks)

Question No. 5

Q: Which vessels are vulnerable to damage with insertion of a percutaneous tracheostomy? (2 marks)

Question No. 6

Q: Give 4 advantages of using ultrasound prior to a percutaneous tracheostomy? (4 marks)

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