Tracyeostomy Flashcards
1
Q
Name the two types temporary tubes
A
Percutaneous - most common
Surgical
2
Q
permanent methods of tracheostomy
A
No larynx
Initially just a tube (sometimes just a hole)
Long term stoma site
3
Q
What is the problem a Endotracheal tube
A
Risk to damage to vocal chords
4
Q
How would you ventilate a patient with a laryngectomy
A
Use a paediatric ventilation bag valve mask and place over the tracyoestomy
