See also: Bivona Trach Tube, Cuffless Fenestrated Trach Tube, Disposable Cuffed Trach Tube (DCT)
A tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure whereby an artificial airway is inserted into the windpipe (trachea). In ALS/MND they may be used as a short-term measure in the treatment of pulmonary infections such as pneumonia, or in the long-term in combination with a ventilator.
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| Reasons had | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | 0 | |||||
| General health | 10 | 0 | |||||
| Breathing difficulty | 9 |
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1 | ||||
| disease-related symptoms | 9 | 0 | |||||
| Slow my ALS progress | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Excess saliva | 2 | 0 |
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Report created on November 24, 2009.