My Dad is Awake on a Ventilator in ICU After Stroke, Does He Need a Tracheostomy?

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My Dad is Awake on a Ventilator in ICU After Stroke, Does He Need a Tracheostomy?

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Hi, it’s Patrik Hutzel from intensivecarehotline.com with another quick tip for families in intensive care.

So today, I have an email from Jean who says,

“Hi Patrik,

My dad is on a ventilator, fully aware but not able to get off it. Should I do a tracheostomy? He’s also a stroke patient. What should I do?” That’s a great question.

So, the first question is, why can’t he get off the ventilator? Is it simply that he can’t get off the ventilator because he’s not strong enough? Because he’s still on too much sedation? Because he’s not getting mobilized because they’re not doing everything within their power to get him off the ventilator? Those are the first questions you need to ask. What is it they’re not telling you what questions haven’t you asked?

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