Understanding Tracheostomies and Laryngectomies

About this activity

his session covers basic knowledge of tracheostomies and laryngectomies including: • The difference between tracheostomy and laryngectomy and why this is critically important • Relevant anatomy and physiology • Different types of tracheostomy tubes • Insertion of a tracheostomy • Potential complications Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the anatomy of the neck relevant to tracheostomies and laryngectomies Identify the key airway differences between a tracheostomy and laryngectomy Describe indications for tracheostomy