title: Tracheotomy: elective and emergent.
abstract: Tracheotomy has been practiced since ancient times and continues to be a crucial procedure. Contemporary elective adult tracheotomy is described in detail. Intraoperative and postoperative complications can arise with elective tracheotomy. Pediatric and obese patients require special consideration when undergoing a tracheotomy. The emergency cricothryroidotomy and "slash" tracheotomy are discussed. Continuing education regarding advances in tracheotomy procedures is advised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 611 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97239, USA. dierksej@hnsa1.com
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Dierks
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002648:Child; D000075202:Contraindications; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009765:Obesity; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D012086:Reoperation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods