MedlinePlus: Tracheostomy - Explains why the procedure may be performed, potential risks, and expectations after surgery.
Tracheostomy Care - Explains how to care for the surgical opening (the tracheostoma) and tracheotomy tube after a patient has gone home.
What Is a Tracheotomy? - Explains the surgical procedure in which a doctor creates an opening directly into the trachea (windpipe) in the neck in order to assist breathing.
