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A tracheotomy, also called a tracheostomy, can save people from suffocation. Especially for patients who require extended ventilation or in emergencies, a tracheotomy ensures adequate airflow to the airways. Dr. André Kwiatkowski, senior physician in the ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, and Plastic Surgery departments at Asklepios Klinik St. Georg https://www.asklepios.com/details/arz... explains when a tracheotomy is necessary, how a tracheotomy is performed, and when patients can swallow and eat again after such a procedure. Learn more on our website: http://www.asklepios.com/ Subscribe to the Asklepios Clinics YouTube channel:    / asklepioskliniken   Follow us on Facebook:   / asklepioskliniken   Twitter:   / asklepiosgruppe   Xing: https://www.xing.com/companies/asklep... Find more videos from Asklepios Clinics in these playlists: All about body & mind:    • Gestörte Sexualität als Folge der Borderli...   Information about neurological diseases:    • Spinalkanalstenose: Symptome und Behandlun...   All about bones & joints:    • Video   Asklepios Kliniken is one of the leading private operators of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Germany. The hospital group stands for highly qualified care for its patients with a clear commitment to medical quality, innovation, and social responsibility. On this foundation, Asklepios has developed dynamically since its founding more than 30 years ago. The group currently operates over 150 healthcare facilities nationwide. These include acute care hospitals at all levels of care, specialized clinics, psychiatric and forensic facilities, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes, and medical care centers. In the 2016 financial year, 2.3 million patients were treated in Asklepios Group facilities. The company employs approximately 46,000 people.