tracheostomy
noun
tra·che·os·to·my
ˌtrā-kē-ˈä-stə-mē 
plural tracheostomies
: the surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck especially to allow the passage of air
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Nicole Orchard, 28, shared footage online of the unpredictable and exhausting reality of being a vent parent—one who has a child on a ventilator 24/7 because of a tracheostomy in his neck.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Three bouts with pneumonia led to a trio of tracheostomies and two brain surgeries, affecting his ability to speak and sing.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 6 May 2024
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The FDA removed the following items from store shelves in September:
Bivona medical device: Bivona tracheostomy tubes were recalled due to a manufacturing defect in the securement flange.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
After several months on various breathing supports, John required a tracheostomy at 7 months old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Three bouts with pneumonia led to a trio of tracheostomies and two brain surgeries, affecting his ability to speak and sing.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 6 May 2024
Here's a list of what's currently not on store shelves
The FDA removed the following items from store shelves in September:
Bivona medical device: Bivona tracheostomy tubes were recalled due to a manufacturing defect in the securement flange.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
After several months on various breathing supports, John required a tracheostomy at 7 months old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Tracheostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tracheostomy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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tracheostomy
noun
tra·che·os·to·my
ˌtrā-kē-ˈäst-ə-mē
plural tracheostomies
: the surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck especially to allow the passage of air
also
: the opening itself
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