Whispering Words of Wisdom Nov 17, 2009
Johnson was discharged from the hospital on Oct.14th with a feeding tube in his stomach that provided nutrition and a tracheostomy tube in his neck that allowed him to breathe. Following his release, he has undergone three additional surgeries along with hours of rehab, and the doctors were pleased to report that both tubes have been removed, and Stafon is now able to breathe on his own, swallow and eat solid foods. (WeAreSC.com)
USC RB Johnson speaking after throat injury Nov 15, 2009
Dr. Ryan Osborne said the tracheostomy tube has been removed from Johnson's throat, and he no longer has a feeding tube in his stomach. "Anyone looking at him today, or who heard the story, would say it's miraculous," said Dr. Jason Hamilton, a throat specialist. (ABC News)
USC's Johnson upbeat in public appearance Oct 15, 2009
He also still has a tracheostomy tube in his throat, which will be there "as long as he needs it," Dr. Ryan Osborne said. Osborne and Hamilton believe Johnson's ability to play football again largely will depend on his own desire to return, either to the Trojans or the NFL.. (ESPN -- College Football)
RB Johnson discharged from hospital Oct 15, 2009
Johnson, who wore a cardinal USC hat and a black Trojan sweatshirt, is still receiving help breathing from a tracheostomy tube. Dr. Jason Hamilton, the first surgeon to see Johnson after the accident, expressed his surprise in Johnson's recovery considering the severity of the injury. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Editorial: We must face death’s certainty frankly (Aug. 20) Aug 20, 2009
A tracheostomy tube protected her airway. Her husband told Byock: It wasn t supposed to be this way. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cancer Resource Center signs agreement with YRMC Jul 21, 2009
The CRC provides cancer patients with free resources from nutrition shakes and tracheostomy bibs to an assortment of wigs hats and scarves. The center's trained volunteer staff is available to assist visitors with information about cancer programs. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Daughters Diagnosis Inspires MCC Respiratory Care Student Jul 10, 2009
At seven months old, Anna underwent a tracheostomy and developed pediatric tracheomalacia after the procedure. Schwier spent countless hours with her daughter at Cook Childrens Medical Center in Fort Worth as Anna battled to survive. (KWTX.com, TX)
Voice Box Can Be Preserved, Even With The Largest Cancers, Study Suggests Jun 30, 2009
Few people required a feeding tube or tracheostomy. If the patient failed chemotherapy up front, he or she could go straight to surgery and avoid the side effects of chemo-radiation, Worden says. (Science Daily)
Apology order for fatal op mistake Jun 4, 2009
A tracheostomy tube was put in his windpipe to help him breathe, but surgeons stopped the operation when they found the tumour had spread too far ... The report said the initial investigation of Mr Hall's tumour was "slow and inadequate" and the nursing he received in relation to his tracheostomy "fell below a standard one could reasonably expect". (BBC News -- UK)
Bill Would Provide Insurance Pool For Catastrophic Health Care May 13, 2009
He had a tracheostomy tube inserted so he could breathe, and only recently began to walk. Secretions in his throat often need to be suctioned so they don't block the breathing tube. (FOX61, CT)
‘It’s a miracle’: Family looks back on baby’s fight to live May 10, 2009
It was back to McKay-Dee for 12 hours, then on to Primary Children s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he needed a tracheostomy ... He had a tracheostomy. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
NW freshman faces a long, tough road Apr 28, 2009
A tracheostomy will be performed to allow her doctors to remove a breathing tube from her throat. The surgery is a relatively minor operation, as surgeries go, that should help her breathe and communicate better. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Community Corner: Singer-songwriter Anna Johnson will debut second CD Apr 17, 2009
She now has a tracheostomy tube to help with her breathing and is consequently unable to eat or talk. Dawn is getting stronger every day, and doctors say she is a miracle. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Governor unveils health care initiative at Fresno City College Apr 14, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger listens while nursing student Sandra Ibrahim, left, explains how the students used a dummy to practice a tracheostomy procedure. The governor was at Fresno City College to announce his $32 million Allied Health Initiative. (Fresno Bee)
KATH performs first Laryngectomy and neck dissection. Mar 17, 2009
that, palliative care procedures such as tracheostomy (creating an artificial opening. into the trachea), placing a tube in the stomach for feeding, radiotherapy and pain. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / Full Time Mar 6, 2009
Description of Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care within scope of LPN license to include monitoring and documenting patient status Implements MD orders Administers oral, GT and nebulized medications Administers and monitors continuous feedings Performs tracheostomy care Patient/parent education and training Participates in patient care conferences. Requirements. (Florida Today)
Battling back Feb 19, 2009
"I had two operations. They had put a hole in my throat and I couldn't speak. Then they put a trach [tracheostomy] there and I had put my finger in it in order to speak.". Instead, he blinked his eyes once for yes and twice for no when his wife, Ronnet Jones, asked him questions. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS Feb 7, 2009
Sorenson and his colleagues also tracked how long patients went without needing a tracheostomy (a tube inserted in the neck to assist breathing) and their scores on ongoing tests of their ability to perform daily activities. The study found no differences between the two groups in muscle strength, how long they went without needing a tracheostomy, or in their ability to perform daily activities. (MEDLINEplus)
Doctors Describe First U.S. Face Transplant Feb 7, 2009
She could not smell and had trouble speaking and could not eat or breathe without a tracheostomy. "She was really suffering whenever she appeared in a social situation, was called names, children were afraid of her, were running away. The patient was brave, and she was very stable and facing the world. However, it became very difficult for her just to go outside of her house," Siemionow said. (MEDLINEplus)
