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2026-05-14 02:09:21
My father has bilateral medula stroke last year. He is also a patient with heart issues, one stent last year. It's been 7 months he has been on tracheostomy. What are the timelines generally. Some rehabs say we can downside TT and some say not right now. How to decide on this
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This depends on a variety of factors …is there cuff with the tube ? And if it is inflated or deflated What is the feeding status of the patient Is he taking oral feeds ? Does he cough while eating or drinking ? How many number of times do u have to do suctioning ? Kindly consult so that I can help you

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Hello, there are some criterias which has to be met to remove tracheostomy . Removing tracheostomy is also a step wise procedure done to ensure the patient is able to breath and prevent aspiration.
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Visit ENT doctor for further advise

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Kindly take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment

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To remove tracheostomy there are so many factors. Is there aspirations? Oral feed is taking or not? It's always step wise procedure. How he is tolerating blockage or not

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