Choice and Management of Tracheostomy Tubes in Intensive Care Unit

Authors

  • J. Baudry Pôle de réanimation, CHRU, hôpital Roger Salengro, boulevard du Pr Leclercq
  • J. Poissy Pôle de réanimation, CHRU, hôpital Roger Salengro, boulevard du Pr Leclercq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-015-1037-7

Keywords:

Non-invasive ventilation, Ventilator weaning, Extubation, Acute respiratory failure, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Intensive care unit

Abstract

Tracheostomy is routinely performed in intensive care unit. Recently, several studies have focused on indication, delay and method to perform it. However, we lack informations about the different models of tracheostomy tubes. We intend to present here a short description of the different tubes available at the different steps of a tracheostomy management, from the realization to the weaning.

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Published

2015-02-27

How to Cite

Baudry, J., & Poissy, J. (2015). Choice and Management of Tracheostomy Tubes in Intensive Care Unit. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 24(2), 213–217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-015-1037-7

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2015): Mars 2015 / Cardiovasculaire

Section

Healthcare Professionals