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Trach Lore Panel Hoffman slides April 19 2018

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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