The suffix in the term tracheostomy is ostomy which means “opening into”.
A tracheostomy is a hole made at the front of the neck that allows a breathing tube to be placed into the trachea. The tube can, if required, be attached to an oxygen source and a ventilator, a mechanical breathing apparatus. The fluid that has built up in the neck and windpipe can also be drained using the tube.
If you are unable to breathe normally as a result of an injury or accident, or if your throat is clogged and your muscles are very weak, a tracheostomy may be performed to provide oxygen to the lungs.
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