Tracheostomy: conducts and technique

Authors

  • Fernando Santa-Cruz Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Faculdade de Medicina. Curso de Medicina
  • Laís F. M. Vasconcelos Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Faculdade de Medicina. Curso de Medicina
  • César Freire de Melo Vasconcelos Hospital do Câncer de Pernambuco. Serviço de Cirurgia Torácica
  • Álvaro A. B. Ferraz Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Faculdade de Medicina. Departamento de Cirurgia. Professor titular

Keywords:

Tracheostomy, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Emergencies

Abstract

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that aims to allow unblocking of the patient's upper airways in order to ensure life. The procedure is performed in situations of involvement of the upper respiratory tract by tumors, surgery, severe facial trauma or infections. Tracheostomy is also performed to prevent laryngeal or upper airway injuries caused by prolonged tracheal intubation. The objective of this work is to present a techniques and correct conduct.

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Published

2026-08-26

How to Cite

Santa-Cruz, F., Vasconcelos, L. F. M., Vasconcelos, C. F. de M., & Ferraz, Álvaro A. B. (2026). Tracheostomy: conducts and technique. Brazilian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 20(2), 40–44. Retrieved from https://periodicos.upe.br/index.php/rctbmf/article/view/2280

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Clinical article

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