Percutaneous Tracheostomy

Usually tracheostomy is performed as a surgical procedure. However, there is a procedure known as Percutaneous tracheostomy that is performed at the bedside. This procedure consists of passing a J-tipped guide wire and placing the tracheostomy tube.

Per-fit™ percutaneous tracheostomy technique

 

 

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