During those years, the United States evolved from a new nation fighting Great Britain for independence (1775â83), through the monumental American Civil War (1861â65) and, after collaborating in triumph during World War II (1941â45), to the world's sole remaining superpower from the late 20th century to present.
Tracheotomy (US /ËtreÉªkiËÉtÉmi/ tray-kee-AW-tÉ-mee) is a surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe).
Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images. A tracheostomy is a surgical opening through the neck and into the trachea, usually necessary after trauma, disease or surgery. As a result, a permanent hole, or stoma, remains as the orifice through which the person breathes. A tracheostomy tube fits inside the stoma and is secured to the patientâs neck with a tube harness, and may be used by some patients who have trouble with secretion build-up in the trachea. If needed, oxygen therapy can be delivered directly through the stoma or tracheostomy tube.