Unusual Case of a Patient with Tracheal Stenosis

We report a case of tracheal stenosis that required the creation of a uniquely adapted permanent tracheostomy. The patient’s case was especially challenging because she had multiple disabilities causing limited movement in her upper extremities that prevented her from active involvement in self-care...

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Published in:Online journal of health & allied sciences : OJHAS 2008-01, Vol.6 (4)
Main Authors: Arnošt Pellant, Jana Škvrňáková, Jan Mejzlík, Petra Mandysová
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disabled Patient
Nursing Care
Quality of Life
Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheostomy
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Summary:We report a case of tracheal stenosis that required the creation of a uniquely adapted permanent tracheostomy. The patient’s case was especially challenging because she had multiple disabilities causing limited movement in her upper extremities that prevented her from active involvement in self-care activities. Co-ordinated efforts by an interdisciplinary team in a Czech health care environment helped the patient to gain as much independence as possible despite her multiple disabilities.
ISSN:0972-5997
0972-5997