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Tracheostomy Sizes

Shiley™ trach tube
  • Average size:
    • Adult: 5-10mm
    • Peds: 2.5-6.5mm

Tracheostomy vs laryngectomy

  • It is important to differentiate between tracheostomy vs laryngectomy
  • If laryngectomy:
    • The stoma is the only way to ventilate the patient.
    • Patient cannot be orally intubated