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Tracheostomy (open)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, head slightly extended
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Considerations : Airway Fire Risk

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Once the patient is prepped and draped, the surgeon will find and mark the incision site. Cautery will be utilized to cut down to the trachea. Once accessed, the surgeon will request the ETT tube to...

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