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Demystifying Tracheostomies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Tracheostomy insertion is becoming increasingly common in the UK. As patients with tracheostomies may be encountered in any healthcare setting, it is vital that doctors of all grades and specialties are familiar with the basic components of a tracheostomy and their management. This article aims to 'demystify' tracheostomies to enable the reader to feel more confident and competent at managing these patients in their clinical practice.

Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine

DOI: 10.31083/bjhm50155

Authors: Hayaka Amada, Thomas Thornton, Ned Gilbert-Kawai

Institutions: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7126223284