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Tracheotomy (/ ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmi /, UK also / ˌtræki -/), or tracheostomy, is a surgical airway management procedure which consists of making an incision (cut) on the anterior aspect (front) of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe).
30 Σεπ 2022 · A tracheotomy is an invasive procedure where a doctor makes an incision and places a tube in the neck and trachea. Though generally safe when done in an operating room setting, it does carry...
To understand the specific anatomical differences between tracheotomy (incision of the trachea) and laryngectomy (removal of the larynx), it is of particular importance to first visualise and correctly understand the airways of a healthy person.
The term “tracheotomy” refers to the procedure to make an incision (cut) into the trachea (windpipe). The temporary or permanent opening itself is called a “tracheostomy.” However, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
After sterile preparation, the larynx is grasped with one hand while a blade is used to incise the skin and subcutaneous tissue vertically in the midline, and cricothyroid membrane horizontally. An endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube can be placed through the incision into the trachea.
24 Ιουλ 2023 · Cricoid cartilage - a palpable landmark to identify the junction of the larynx and trachea. The skin incision is typically placed 1 to 2 cm inferior to the cricoid. Sternal notch - a palpable landmark to identify the thoracic inlet.
This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of contemporary larynx and trachea surgery, presenting the state of the art in European laryngology.
