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Tracheostomy Sizes
Shiley™ trach tube
Average size:
Adult: 5-10mm
Peds: 2.5-6.5mm
Tracheostomy vs laryngectomy
It is important to differentiate between tracheostomy vs laryngectomy
If laryngectomy:
The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
Patient cannot be orally intubated
