Tracheostomy is a commonly performed procedure and is intended to provide a long-term surgical airway for patients who are dependent on mechanical ventilatory support. Due to its invasive and physiologically critical nature, tracheostomy placement can be associated with significant morbidity and even mortality. This article outlines some of the commonly encountered complications that may occur during and after the tracheal airway placement. Tracheostomy is the formation of an artificial opening in the body’s duct for air transit between the external atmospheric air and the lung parenchyma.
As with any invasive procedure, there are numerous potential complications of tracheostomy. In general, these complications can be categorized as perioperative and postoperative. Mostly the surgical procedures practiced are open tracheostomy and percutaneous tracheostomy. Procedural complications Some…
