What is Tracheostomy?
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A tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure whereby an artificial airway is inserted into the windpipe (trachea). In ALS/MND they may be used as a short-term measure in the treatment of pulmonary infections such as pneumonia, or in the long-term in combination with a ventilator.
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How do members experience Tracheostomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing difficulty | 39 | 9 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 26 | 5 | |
| General health | 9 | 2 | |
| Excess saliva | 2 | 0 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excess mucus | 2 | |
| Choking on my saliva when relaxed and forget to swallow | 1 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Loss of voice | 1 | |
| Stoma leaking | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
alperstein
evaluated on Feb 19, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
Engineer
evaluated on Aug 23, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for breathing difficulty: Major
- Side effects: Mild
wrgguts
evaluated on Dec 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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