Tracheostomies : the complete guide / Linda L. Morris, M. Sherif Afifi, editors. - New York : Springer, c2010. - xv, 365 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Functional anatomy of the airway / M. Sherif Afifi -- Tracheotomy procedure / Michiel J. BoveÌ and M. Sherif Afifi -- Types of tracheostomy tubes and related appliances / Linda L. Morris -- Fitting and changing a tracheostomy tube / Linda L. Morris -- Special considerations for the tracheostomy patient / Linda L. Morris -- Phonation with a tracheostomy / Linda L. Morris -- Care of the tracheostomy patient / Linda L. Morris -- Special considerations for the child with a tracheostomy / Linda Sue Van Roeyen -- Special considerations for the patient with a laryngectomy / Jeri A. Logemann -- Complications and emergency procedures / Michiel J. Bové and Linda L. Morris -- Downsizing and decannulation / Linda L. Morris -- Rehabilitation and recovery / John Parson and Linda L. Morris.

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