Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tracheostomy

Surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, or the opening so created.

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Abstract

Surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, or the opening so created.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Tracheostomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with TRACHEOTOMY

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History Note

88,63-66; was see TRACHEOTOMY 1967-87

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Previous Indexing

  • Tracheotomy (1966-1987)

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  1. E02w.041w.750
  2. E04w.579w.935
  3. E04w.580.900
  4. E04w.928.780

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NLM Classification

WF 490

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tracheostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014139. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014139
  2. Tracheostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36941642