Some people may need a tracheostomy to help them breathe properly. People with a tracheostomy may have a good quality of life but usually need a care team to show them how to adapt. A tracheostomy is ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A 6-year-old Central Illinois girl, who until recently was unable to breathe without a tracheostomy tube, was surprised with a party at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital ...
Both tracheostomy and cricothyrotomy help people breathe when airways are blocked. Cricothyrotomy is an emergency procedure while tracheostomy is for people who need long-term assistance with ...