Tracheal decannulation

Tracheotomy tube changes Management of tracheal obstiuction Management of tracheal decannulation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Ambu bag (emergency bag)... 

In 1995 he requested tracheal decannulation, which occurred without problems. Volume ventilation with nasal pillows was established as a backup. He remains in the community, works and goes on vacation, enjoying good health. On two occasions he required out patient chest physiotherapy and in-exsufflation to assist with secretion clearance, associated with a lower respiratory infection. On these occasions, he was not satisfied that his secretions were being cleared completely by his manual resuscitator assisted cough or by GPB. 

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