General ICU Care

Tracheostomy Emergencies Classification  Early (<7 days) Late (>7 days) Hemorrhage Tracheo-innominate fistula Tube obstruction Granulation tissue Accidental decannulation Tracheal stenosis False passage Tracheomalacia Pneumothorax Tracheoesophageal fistula Surgical emphysema Infection Tube displacement Mucus plugging Wound infection Tube fracture “DOPES Approach” Cause What to Check Management D Displacement ETT/tracheostomy tube displaced, accidental extubation, endobronchial intubation Check tube […]