A tracheostomy is performed in order to
A)ensure an open airway.
B)humidify inhaled air.
C)administer high dose oxygen into the laryngopharynx.
D)introduce food and water into the esophagus and stomach.

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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the trachea to ensure an open airway. This is typically done in emergency situations where a patient is unable to breathe or maintain a patent airway on their own. It may also be done in chronic situations where a patient has difficulty breathing due to an obstruction in the upper airway or a neuromuscular disorder. A tracheostomy is not performed to humidify inhaled air, administer high dose oxygen into the laryngopharynx, or introduce food and water into the esophagus and stomach.

A Tracheostomy Is Performed in Order to