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===Tracheostomy Sizes===
===Tracheostomy Sizes===
[[File:Traqueostomia.png|thumb|1 – Vocal folds; 2 – Thyroid cartilage; 3 – Cricoid cartilage; 4 – Tracheal rings; 5 – Balloon cuff]]
[[File:Shiley.png|thumb| Shiley™ trach tube]]
[[File:Shiley.png|thumb| Shiley™ trach tube]]
*Average size:
*Average size:

Revision as of 06:16, 8 May 2019

Tracheostomy Sizes

1 – Vocal folds; 2 – Thyroid cartilage; 3 – Cricoid cartilage; 4 – Tracheal rings; 5 – Balloon cuff
Shiley™ trach tube
  • Average size:
    • Adult: 5-10mm
    • Peds: 2.5-6.5mm

Tracheostomy vs laryngectomy

It is important to differentiate between tracheostomy vs laryngectomy

  • If laryngectomy[1]:
    • The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
    • Patient cannot be orally intubated
  1. ↑ https://www.ccam.net.au/handbook/tracheostomy/ Date accessed: 4/24/2018
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