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Review
. 2003 Sep;24(3):431-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(03)00046-7.

Minitracheostomy

Cameron D Wright  1
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Review

Minitracheostomy

Cameron D Wright. Clin Chest Med. 2003 Sep.

Abstract

Minitracheostomy is a safe bedside procedure that is a useful adjunct to facilitate secretion clearance in patients with sputum retention. It can also be used in a prophylactic fashion after operations in high-risk patients. Insertion requires a trained physician and an assistant. Complications are rare and are usually avoidable.

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