Posted by Kevin on August 21, 2003 at 11:14:59:

In Reply to: Re: sleep test for those with tracheotomy posted by Bob on August 06, 2003 at 10:07:18:

We've seen several trach patients whose obstructive events were still evident. Especially in patients who did not undergo a "defatting" trach. Patients with fat necks, jowls, etc. can have them sucked over the trach during inspiration.

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