How Does a Tracheostomy Procedure Work in ICU? Everything You Must Know Before It’s Too Late!

How Does a Tracheostomy Procedure Work in ICU? Everything You Must Know Before It’s Too Late!

Is your loved one about to have a tracheostomy in ICU? In this video, Patrik Hutzel from Intensive Care Hotline explains exactly how a tracheostomy procedure works, what happens step by step, and what families must know before it’s too late.

You’ll learn:
✅ What a tracheostomy is and why it’s done in ICU
✅ The difference between bedside and operating theatre tracheostomies
✅ What to expect before, during, and after the procedure
✅ Common complications and how to manage them
✅ How tracheostomy helps with ventilator weaning
✅ What to ask ICU doctors about tracheostomy goals and long-term care plans

Families often feel pressured into giving consent without understanding the full picture. This video helps you make informed, confident decisions.
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