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Atracheostomyisanopeningthroughthefrontoftheneckintothetrachea–thewindpipe–toassistwithbreathing.Thesurgicalprocessofcreatinga ...

A tracheostomy is an opening through the front of the neck into the trachea – the windpipe – to assist with breathing. The surgical process of creating a tracheostomy is called tracheotomy, though the words are sometimes used interchangeably.

A tracheostomy is created to give access to the airway and lungs when normal breathing is compromised. It may be for emergency or short-term management of breathing problems, for example in an intensive care unit, or can be a long-term solution for people who need continued mechanical ventilation.

Tracheostomies are used when a person is unable to breathe effectively. This could be due to a number of conditions, including high spinal cord injuries, motor neurone diseases, or head injuries. Short-term breathing difficulties in an unconscious person after trauma are so...