Q. The complication associated with tracheostomy tube is :

A
Increased cardiac output
B
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C
Increased blood pressure
D
Damage to laryngeal nerves
Solution:

Early Complications that may arise during the tracheostomy procedure or soon thereafter include:

  1. Bleeding
  2. Air trapped around the lungs (pneumothorax)
  3. Air trapped in the deeper layers of the chest(pneumomediastinum)
  4. Air trapped underneath the skin around the tracheostomy (subcutaneous emphysema)
  5. Damage to the swallowing tube (esophagus)
    Injury to the nerve that moves the vocal cords (recurrent laryngeal nerve)
  6. Tracheostomy tube can be blocked by blood clots, mucus or pressure of the airway walls. Blockages can be prevented by suctioning, humidifying the air, and selecting the appropriate tracheostomy tube.
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