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Tracheostomy complications occur in over 50% of patients, but serious events like airway obstruction or hemorrhage are rare. Emergency providers must be prepared for these critical tracheostomy-related emergencies.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Tracheostomy is a frequent procedure for extended airway management.
  • While common, it carries a significant overall complication rate exceeding 50%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical, life-threatening complications of tracheostomy.
  • To emphasize the need for emergency preparedness among healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common and serious tracheostomy complications.
  • Identification of the most immediate life threats.

Main Results:

  • Overall complication rate is high (>50%), but serious complications are infrequent.
  • The primary life threats include decannulation, obstruction, and hemorrhage.
  • Other complications include tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheal stenosis, infection, and tracheocutaneous fistula.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency providers must be prepared to manage tracheostomy-related emergencies.
  • Prompt recognition and management of decannulation, obstruction, and hemorrhage are crucial for patient survival.