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- Björling, Gunilla, Docent
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Long-term tracheostomy : How to do it
- 2009
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Ingår i: Breathe: continuing medical education for respiratory professionals. - Lausanne, Switzerland : European Respiratory Society. - 1810-6838. ; 5:3, s. 204-213
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The overall aim for long-term tracheostomy care is to help those with respiratory failure to achieve a high-quality active life. A long-term tracheostomy does not necessarily mean an increased need for hospital care. With an optimally fitted tracheostomy tube, patient and staff education and regular follow-ups, serious complications can be avoided. This article describes predictors of good long-term tracheostomy care, such as tube selection, indications of change and follow-up.
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