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Causes of premature death
| Cause | Number | Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viable graft | Blocked tracheostomy tube | 1 | Developed special T-tube, and protocol for airway cleaning |
| Lost tracheostomy tube | 1 | ||
| Other airway problems | 1 | ||
| Non-viable graft | Venous occlusion | 4 | Enlist help of vascular surgeon, displace the tracheotomy away from the site of anastomosis to reduce venous compression |
| Heparinisation | 1 | Ensure dose correctly weight adjusted | |
| Prolapsing fat/debris airway problems/?dead graft | 2 | ||
| Total | 10 |
