Two cases of a high-riding innominate artery, which were found during routine surgical tracheostomy. A cartilage flap was applied to cover the significant vessel to prevent the life-threatening ...

The emotional strain on parents and other caregivers faced with deciding whether a tracheotomy is the best treatment for ...

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Objectives Unrecognised malposition of the endotracheal tube can lead to severe complications in patients under general anaesthesia. The purpose of this study was to verify the feasibility of using ...

Intubation is the insertion of a tube either through the mouth or nose and into the airway to aid with breathing, deliver anesthesia or medications, and bypass a blockage. A patient may be intubated ...

Drink lots of fluids and apply lip balm to help with dry mouth and lips after surgery. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air, which can help with a dry mouth after surgery. Rest your vocal cords ...