Medical Specialty:
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary

Sample Name: Shiley Tracheostomy Tube Insertion


Description:  Insertion of a #8 Shiley tracheostomy tube. A #10-blade scalpel was used to make an incision approximately 1 fingerbreadth above the sternal notch. Dissection was carried down using Bovie electrocautery to the level of the trachea.
(Medical Transcription Sample Report)


OPERATION: Insertion of a #8 Shiley tracheostomy tube.

ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal anesthesia.

OPERATIVE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: After obtaining informed consent from the patient's family, including a thorough explanation of the risks and benefits of the aforementioned procedure, the patient was taken to the operating room and general endotracheal anesthesia was administered.

Next, a #10-blade scalpel was used to make an incision approximately 1 fingerbreadth above the sternal notch. Dissection was carried down using Bovie electrocautery to the level of the trachea. The 2nd tracheal ring was identified. Next, a #11-blade scalpel was used to make a trap door in the trachea. The endotracheal tube was backed out. A #8 Shiley tracheostomy tube was inserted, and tidal CO2 was confirmed when it was connected to the circuit. We then secured it in place using 0 silk suture. A sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well.


Keywords: cardiovascular / pulmonary, tracheostomy, shiley tracheostomy tube, sternal notch, bovie electrocautery, tracheostomy tube, electrocautery, endotracheal, shiley, tube,