why is tracheostomy done in patients who cannot be weaned from ventilators?
Answer:
It provides better access to the airway for suctioning of secretion and helps prevent lung infections.
It reduce the dead space within the airway and improves the success of ventilation and reduce the work of breathing.
It is more comfortable for the patient.
A tracheostomy tube is smaller quantity likely to get hold of blocked by mucus than an endotracheal tube and easier to change.
An endotracheal tube passed through mouth blocks nutrients from going into stomach.
it is safer than an it tube which can be dislodged surrounded by the middle of the night
Endotracheal tubes tend to swarm up with sputum and draw from really gross after a period of time. They impose pressure on the throat and tongue, and just are not designed for long possession use. They also increase airway resistance and, to a degree, unconscious space.
Trach's are easier to care for and verbs.
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