
2 9 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
This device is designed to carry a cannula, or tube, which would be used in a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure where an incision is made into the trachea (windpipe) and a tube is inserted to enable the patient to breathe. It is normally carried out when the airway above the trachea is damaged or blocked, making unasisted breathing imposible.
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