Another consideration is monitoring. The video by Hashimoto et al. depicts a nurse exiting the procedure room to minimize exposure; however, having a dedicated person present to monitor vital signs ...

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is primarily a severe pulmonary disease that can be fatal in a ...

A tracheostomy is a small hole and tube placed in your throat to help you breathe. Decannulation is the process to remove this device. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Shutterstock A tracheostomy is a ...

While a tracheostomy can be crucial for individuals with compromised airways, the procedure can lead to complications for some. Serious complications, such as tube dislodgement or infection, may ...

A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has an additional opening that can allow more functionality than one without. But it carries additional risks. A tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in ...

We thank Drs. Sahael Stapleton, Cindy Bonilla, and David McCarthy for their invaluable assistance in the management of patient care and the members of the nursing and respiratory therapy staff who ...