Mia had been suffering from a severe case of tracheal collapse, which occurs when the trachea (windpipe) becomes flattened, obstructing airflow ...

Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT ... and dilators are available. Easy access to bronchoscopy and airway management equipment is necessary. Two dedicated operators need to be present ...

These guidelines have been developed at the request of the Standards of Care Committee of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and with the agreement of the Royal College of Radiologists and the British ...