This animation goes over how breathing and swallowing changes from normal when a tracheostomy tube is placed with and without balloon cuff inflation. Furthermore, breathing and swallowing when a passey muir valve (PMV) is placed on the trach is also described.
For more general info on trach:
https://www.FauquierENT.net/trach.htm
More info on trach care:
https://www.FauquierENT.net/hometrachcare.htm
Watch actual trach surgery here:
https://youtu.be/E8irjJ4yMMg
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