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​ ABEA Trach Lore Panel hoffman slides April 19 2018 Thurs 355 pm.pptx

1 Concept: Avoid use of long tracheostomy tubes if possible - adapt the anatomy to permit use of a shorter generic tracheostomy tube with inner cannula

2 Concept: Post-op tracheostomy care is complicated and takes time

3 Concept: Modifications to airway prosthesis to improve quality of life

4 Concept: Prevention and management of the "A-Frame" post-tracheostomy narrowing at site of previous tracheostomy