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A _______________ is inserted directly into the trachea through a small incision made in the patient's neck.

Tracheostomy

A surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe) to allow direct access to the breathing tube.

  • Identify essential terminology associated with airway management and suctioning techniques.
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Gerald Apugo5 days ago
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tracheostomy (trach)tube
tracheostomy tube
trach tube
A tracheostomy tube is inserted directly into the trachea through a small incision made in the patient's neck.