The Creation of an Opening in the Trachea to Allow

question 146

Multiple Choice

The creation of an opening in the trachea to allow an alternate route for breathing is a:

• A)thoracostomy.
• B)thoracotomy.
• C)tracheostomy.
• D)tracheotomy.

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