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Tracheostomy in respiratory failure

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Tracheostomy in respiratory failure allows:

  • reduction of respiratory dead space
  • bypassing of laryngeal resistance
  • bronchial secretion removal
  • humidified oxygen administration
  • when necessary, positive-pressure ventilation

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