Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Tracheostomy Decannulation01:21

Tracheostomy Decannulation

1.6K
Tracheostomy decannulation is a significant milestone in the liberation of mechanically ventilated patients. Despite its importance, there is no universally accepted protocol for this procedure. This demands an evidence-based, individualized approach.
Description of the Procedure
Decannulation refers to the permanent removal of the tracheostomy tube, signaling the resolution of the condition that initially necessitated the tracheostomy. The process requires a well-coordinated interplay between...
1.6K
Tracheostomy Care II: Procedure01:25

Tracheostomy Care II: Procedure

1.6K
Tracheostomy care is an essential nursing skill that involves cleaning and maintaining a tracheostomy tube to prevent infection and other complications. Here's a step-by-step guide explaining each procedure with its rationale. Note that disposable gloves are to be worn at all times and changed as often as needed to maintain a sterile work environment, and to protect both patient and healthcare worker.
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene, and put on personal protective equipment: gown, gloves, mask...
1.6K
Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes01:28

Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes

3.5K
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening into the trachea, typically at the second or third cartilaginous ring level. This opening allows the insertion of a tracheostomy tube, which can replace an endotracheal tube, provide mechanical ventilation, bypass an upper airway obstruction, or remove accumulated tracheobronchial secretions.
Tracheostomy tubes can be made of semiflexible plastic (polyurethane or silicone), rigid plastic, or metal, and they come in...
3.5K
Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure01:23

Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure

1.9K
Tracheostomy suctioning is a vital nursing procedure that involves removing secretions from the tracheostomy tube to maintain airway patency and prevent respiratory complications. Nurses need to understand the proper technique for tracheostomy suctioning to ensure patient safety and comfort. In this guide, we will outline the step-by-step process for performing tracheostomy suctioning, including preparing the sterile field, donning personal protective equipment (PPE), lubricating and connecting...
1.9K
Tracheostomy Care I: Pre-procedural Steps01:16

Tracheostomy Care I: Pre-procedural Steps

1.3K
A tracheostomy is a surgical technique that involves making an incision in the neck to provide access to the trachea. It is frequently used in medical conditions such as airway obstruction and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Effective nursing management is crucial for the long-term success of a tracheostomy.
Required Equipment
The equipment necessary for tracheostomy care includes:
1.3K
Oxygen Delivering System III: Tracheostomy and T-piece01:23

Oxygen Delivering System III: Tracheostomy and T-piece

6.3K
Oxygen delivery is critical in clinical care, especially for patients with respiratory disorders or those undergoing surgical procedures. Various systems, such as tracheostomy and the T-piece, deliver oxygen to the lungs, ensuring adequate arterial oxygenation.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening (stoma) in the anterior part of the trachea. It is used to establish a patient airway, bypass an upper airway obstruction, simplify the removal of secretions, permit long-term...
6.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Caregiver Experiences With Infant PLANA Therapy for Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·2026
Same author

Does American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Cleft Team Accreditation Address Cleft Burden? A National Analysis.

The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·2026
Same author

An Analysis of Predictors of Early Morbidity and Mortality in Infants with Robin Sequence.

The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·2026
Same author

Adverse Outcomes After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Robin Sequence.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Socioeconomic Disparities in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
Same author

20-Year Outcomes and Revision Surgery Rates in a Large Cohort of Patients Undergoing Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026
Same journal

The Rise of Nerve Transfers: Tracing a National Evolution Toward the Postgrafting Era in Brachial Plexus Injury Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Response to: The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Comprehensive Review of Pressure Sores: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Surgical Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Venous Flow-Through Flaps in Hand Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Experimental Rat Peripheral Nerve Models: Surgical Exposures and Applications.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

A Mouse Distraction Osteogenesis Model
04:24

A Mouse Distraction Osteogenesis Model

Published on: November 14, 2018

6.7K

Treacher Collins Syndrome and Tracheostomy: Decannulation Using Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis.

Safi Ali-Khan1, Christopher Runyan, Gil Nardini

  • 1From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|June 16, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is less successful for Treacher Collins syndrome (TC) patients than Pierre Robin sequence (RS) patients, with higher complication rates and need for repeat procedures.

More Related Videos

An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur
09:26

An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur

Published on: October 23, 2017

7.9K
Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
07:35

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

18.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026

A Mouse Distraction Osteogenesis Model
04:24

A Mouse Distraction Osteogenesis Model

Published on: November 14, 2018

6.7K
An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur
09:26

An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur

Published on: October 23, 2017

7.9K
Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
07:35

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

18.8K

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Pediatric otolaryngology
  • Genetics and rare diseases

Background:

  • Treacher Collins syndrome (TC) and Pierre Robin sequence (RS) share features like hypoplastic mandible and airway obstruction.
  • Bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is used to treat these conditions, but TC-specific airway outcomes are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the clinical outcomes of MDO in patients with Treacher Collins syndrome.
  • To compare MDO outcomes in TC patients with those in Pierre Robin sequence patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 24 TC patients who underwent bilateral MDO over 20 years.
  • Data collected included comorbidities, airway status, MDO procedures, and complications.
  • Comparison with published RS outcomes and 13 institutional RS patients.

Main Results:

  • Surgical success (preventing tracheostomy/enabling decannulation) was 21% in TC vs. 65% in RS (P=0.01).
  • Repeat MDO was needed for 46% of TC patients vs. 8% of RS patients.
  • Overall complications occurred in 67% of TC patients, with 20% being major.

Conclusions:

  • MDO yields significantly inferior airway outcomes in TC patients compared to RS patients.
  • TC patients require repeat MDO more frequently and have a longer decannulation course.