Essay #1:
Tracheotomy versus Tracheostomy
The difference between tracheotomy and tracheostomy lies within the suffix. The suffix –tomy means the process of making an incision1. The suffix –stomy means a surgically created opening1. A tracheotomy therefore creates an incision into the trachea (windpipe)1. A tracheotomy actually begins the first step of a tracheostomy. A tracheostomy creates a temporary or permanent access to the lungs1. A tracheostomy tube is then inserted to keep the incision open1. This is usually performed in patients who need respiratory support. An example for the use of a tracheostomy might be used for a patient who has a neurological deficit and has difficulty controlling the muscles used in breathing. I work in the
Tracheotomy versus Tracheostomy
The difference between tracheotomy and tracheostomy lies within the suffix. The suffix –tomy means the process of making an incision1. The suffix –stomy means a surgically created opening1. A tracheotomy therefore creates an incision into the trachea (windpipe)1. A tracheotomy actually begins the first step of a tracheostomy. A tracheostomy creates a temporary or permanent access to the lungs1. A tracheostomy tube is then inserted to keep the incision open1. This is usually performed in patients who need respiratory support. An example for the use of a tracheostomy might be used for a patient who has a neurological deficit and has difficulty controlling the muscles used in breathing. I work in the