title: Decannulation of patients with long-term tracheostomies.
abstract: A tracheostomy is an artificial opening in the trachea that is held open by a tracheostomy tube. Inspired and expired air bypasses the mouth and nose. There is a range of reasons for performing a tracheostomy, including long-term mechanical respiratory support from, for example, a ventilator.
authors.affiliation: Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Royal Perth Hospital, Shenton Park Campus, Perth, Australia.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Denison
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D012119:Respiration; D013997:Time Factors; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome