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Emergency airway care
Tracheostomy is carried out by a hospital team when clinically required. Follow-up is arranged with the treating team.
Other Procedures
Emergency Tracheostomy
Emergency hospital airway care when an opening into the windpipe is required to support breathing.
Emergency Tracheostomy
What this visit covers.
Emergency hospital airway care when an opening into the windpipe is required to support breathing.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Emergency Tracheostomy
Securing the airway when it is blocked.
A tracheostomy is an opening made in the front of the neck into the windpipe, so that air can reach the lungs directly. In an emergency, it is used when swelling, a tumour, an injury, or a severe infection blocks the upper airway.
Many tracheostomies are temporary and are closed once the swelling or obstruction has settled. Before going home, patients and families are shown how to care for the tube, and follow-up is arranged with the treating team.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Jaw Cyst Tumor Surgery
Assessment and surgical planning for jaw cysts and tumours, guided by examination, imaging, and the tissue diagnosis.
Explore care
Head & Neck Space Infection Management
Hospital assessment and management of infections in deeper spaces of the head and neck, including airway evaluation when needed.
Explore care
Emergency Tracheostomy
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
