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).
Introduction A tracheostomy is a surgical opening into the trachea below the larynx through which an indwelling tube is placed to overcome upper airway obstruction, facilitate mechanical ventilatory support and/or the removal of tracheo-bronchial secretions. Definition of terms Decannulation: removal of a tracheostomy tube.