What Is a Tracheostomy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Injury
Whether it is a sporting injury, a road traffic injury, or an accident at home, we have a habit of hurting ourselves. In some cases, we can do ourselves damage that can pose a very real threat to our lives. This can mean that urgent steps need to be taken in order to save our life.
In some cases, the severity of the injuries will mean that we are unable to breathe freely. This will mean that an emergency tracheostomy is necessary to make sure we are able to breathe. In some cases, this might even mean having to cut a hole in the windpipe, even without the right equipment.
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