Intubation of patients in an intensive care setting is very common. Tracheal intubation involves passing a tube down the trachea in order to maintain an open airway. This may also be achieved by performing a tracheostomy, in which a tube is inserted through an incision in the neck, made below the vocal cords. Prolonged intubation is generally defined as intubation lasting for longer than seven days. Many complications have been reported following prolonged intubation but … Continue reading Complications Following Long-Term Intubation