Why Do ICU Doctors Perform a Tracheostomy After an Induced Coma?

Why Do ICU Doctors Perform a Tracheostomy After an Induced Coma?

When your loved one is critically ill in ICU, placed in an induced coma, and on a ventilator, doctors may recommend a tracheostomy after 10 to 14 days. But what does this really mean? Why is it done, and what are the risks, benefits, and alternatives?

In this video, I explain in simple terms why ICU doctors recommend a tracheostomy, how it impacts ventilator weaning, and what questions you must ask before agreeing. Many families feel pressured into signing off on a tracheostomy without fully understanding the long-term consequences. You and your family deserve to make informed decisions and to know every option available.

A tracheostomy can make long-term ventilation safer and more comfortable, but it is not the only option. If your loved one needs prolonged ventilation, services like Intensive Care at Home can provide 24/7 tracheostomy and ventilator care in the comfort of your own home, instead of staying in ICU indefinitely.

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