Pediatric Tracheostomy in a 7 year old child Dr. Tamer Ashraf Wafa
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clinicalIn a 7-year-old child, a 2-centimeter transverse incision is placed midway between the cricoid cartilage and the suprasternal notch for tracheostomy.↗
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clinicalIf the anterior jugular vein is encountered during tracheostomy dissection, it is coagulated and cut.↗
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clinicalThe deep cervical fascia is split in a vertical fashion during pediatric tracheostomy.↗
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clinicalThe thyroid isthmus can be cauterized and divided, or retracted downwards during tracheostomy.↗
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quoteIn children, the third and fourth rings are the best level.↗
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clinicalIn children, the third and fourth tracheal rings are the best level for tracheostomy opening.↗
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clinicalTwo non-absorbable stay sutures are placed on both sides of the tracheostomy opening and left in place for post-operative reinsertion of the tube if needed.↗
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clinicalThe side of the tracheal incision is cauterized with bipolar diathermy to minimize bleeding.↗
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clinicalThe trachea is sharply incised vertically for tracheostomy.↗
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quoteSuction should be continuously applied, to prevent blood from entering the airway.↗
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clinicalSuction should be continuously applied during tracheal incision to prevent blood from entering the airway.↗
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clinicalPulling the stay sutures laterally helps opening the tracheal lumen during tube insertion.↗
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clinicalThe tracheostomy opening should be widened just enough to admit the suitable tube.↗
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quoteThe opening should be widened, just enough to admit the suitable tube.↗
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clinicalThe endotracheal tube is pulled back to the level of the tracheostomy opening before inserting the tracheostomy tube.↗
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clinicalAfter tracheostomy tube insertion, the ventilator is connected and air entry is checked on both lungs.↗
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clinicalThe angles of the tracheostomy wound are approximated using absorbable sutures.↗
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clinicalThe neck is flexed and the tracheostomy tube is tied tightly around it for secure fixation.↗
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clinicalThe stay sutures are taped to the chest with clear labeling not to remove them.↗