Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, by Linda Morris and M. Sherif Afifi, is a comprehensive reference to help manage the multitude of issues that arise with tracheostomy patients—from the surgical procedure to the perioperative period, and from intensive care to recovery and rehabilitation. This practical guide is among the Springer Publishing Company books garnering the most numerous enthusiastic reviews. Below are excerpts from a few:
“The authors have compiled a comprehensive review of all aspects of tracheostomy highlighted by an exhaustive appraisal of all appliances currently available for its implementation and management. The book can serve as a one-stop reference for the selection of tracheostomy devices…”–Annals of Thoracic Surgery
“The aim of this book is to provide a complete guide to tracheostomies for the multidisciplinary team, and it achieves this aim admirably…I would highly recommend this book for critical care departmental libraries, and for those individuals who have a particular interest in the management of the patient with a tracheostomy.”–Anaesthesia
“[This] book is a great resource for anyone involved in the care of tracheostomy patients. The text not only provides the reader with a general understanding of the procedure and available options, but also gives a glimpse into prevention and management of the myriad issues that can arise in a patient with tracheostomy.”–Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
“…an excellent overview of the care of tracheostomy patients. Because of its simplicity yet depth of information, it is a great resource for any health-care professional who deals with tracheostomy patients, including non-otolaryngologist physicians, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nurses.”–Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
“Certainly, Tracheostomies, The Complete Guide covers the subject concisely. The book is practical and portable. It would serve well as a reference for anesthesiologists, and should be included in a departmental library.”–Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
