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*Pts who have undergone a laryngectomy cannot be orally intubated
===Tracheostomy Facts===
[[File:Shiley.png|thumb| Shiley™ trach tube]]
*Patients who have undergone a laryngectomy cannot be orally intubated
*Average size:
*Average size:
**Adult: 5-10mm
**Adult: 5-10mm
**Peds: 2.5-6.5mm
**Peds: 2.5-6.5mm

Revision as of 20:17, 12 May 2018

Tracheostomy Facts

Shiley™ trach tube
  • Patients who have undergone a laryngectomy cannot be orally intubated
  • Average size:
    • Adult: 5-10mm
    • Peds: 2.5-6.5mm