why is tracheostomy done in patients who cannot be weaned from ventilators?
2007-08-20 00:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by rara avis 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
but the patients on ventilators are generally on NPO...how does nutrients going into the stomach come into picture?
2007-08-20 04:12:22 · update #1
It provides better access to the airway for suctioning of secretions and helps prevent lung infections.
It reduces the dead space in the airway and improves the efficiency of ventilation and reduces the work of breathing.
It is more comfortable for the patient.
A tracheostomy tube is less likely to get blocked by mucus than an endotracheal tube and easier to change.
2007-08-20 01:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Vinay K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Endotracheal tubes tend to fill up with sputum and get really gross after a period of time. They cause pressure on the throat and tongue, and just are not designed for long term use. They also increase airway resistance and, to a degree, dead space.
Trach's are easier to care for and clean.
2007-08-20 09:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
An endotracheal tube passed through mouth blocks nutrients from going into stomach.
2007-08-20 01:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is safer than an it tube which can be dislodged in the middle of the night
2007-08-20 07:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by Frits R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋