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tracheostomy
A temporary to permanent tube in the neck with an opening that allows the critical care team to assist a patient's breathing, often by removing whatever is blocking or poisoning the patient's airway, from small objects that have been swallowed to smoke toxins secreted from the lungs.
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Last modified at 9/8/2009 9:17 AM by Committee
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