3. Content layout
Definition
Purpose
Indication
Contraindication
Equipments for tracheostomy insertion.
Goals of tracheostomy care.
Equipments for tracheostomy care.
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4. Content Layout
Components and Types of tracheostomy tube
Care of patient with tracheostomy
Daily care of patient with tracheostomy.
Nursing management
Complication.
Preventing complication associated with tracheostomy
tube
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5. DEFINITION
Trachea = windpipe
Ostomy = surgical opening in the body
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure which consist of
making an artificial opening on the anterior aspect of neck
and opening a direct airway through an incision in the
trachea(2-3/3-4 tracheal rings).
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6. DEFINITION (1/4)
A tracheostomy is a surgical opening into the trachea
below the larynx through which an indwelling tube is
placed to overcome upper airway obstruction, facilitate
mechanical ventilatory support and/ or the removal of
tracheobronchial secretions.
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9. PURPOSE
a) To maintain the airways to facilitate the therapeutic
exchanges of gases.
b) To remove trachea bronchial secretion.
c) To maintain optimum physical comfort.
d) To decrease airway resistance.
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10. PURPOSE
e) To provide a method of mechanical ventilation.
f) To improve respiratory insufficiency.
g) To prevent from aspiration and transmission of
pathogenic micro-organisms.
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11. INDICATION
1. Airway obstruction
Hemorrhage after thyroid surgery or upper airway
bleeding.
Foreign bodies impacted in larynx.
Trauma to larynx or pharynx.
Acute edema of epiglottis e.g. diphtheria,
Facial burns
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12.
13. indication
2. Congenital cause
Laryngeal weakness stenosis
Inflammatory disease conditions
Tracheal laryngeal fracture
Need for continuous mechanical ventilation
Tumor in the respiratory airway
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14. indication
3. Retained secretions in tracheo-bronchial tree
Unconscious patient following head injury and poisoning.
Chest injury patient who is unable to cough.
Paralysis of the muscles of respiration.
Tetanus
For radical surgery in the neck e.g. laryngectomy.
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15. INDICATION
4. Others
To protect / minimize risk of aspiration in the patients
with poor or absent cough reflex
Neurologic conditions (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
Severe sleep apnea
Laryngeal hypoplasia
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16. CONTRAINDICATION
No absolute contraindications exist to tracheostomy.
Relative contraindication is Laryngeal CA.
Tracheo-esophageal fistula.
Cancer in upper GI or respiratory tract
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17. EQUIPMENTS FOR TRACHEOSTOMY
INSERTION
Tracheostomy tube (size 6-9 mm for most adults)
Sterile instruments: blade, forceps, suture material,
scissors
Sterile gown and gloves
Cap and face shield
Antiseptic preparation solution
Gauze pads
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18. EQUIPMENTS FOR TRACHEOSTOMY
INSERTION
Shave preparation kit
Sedation
Local anesthetic and syringe
Resuscitation bag and mask with oxygen source
Suction source and catheters
Syringe for cuff inflation
Respiratory support available for post
tracheostomy(mechanical ventilation, tracheal oxygen mask,
CPAP)
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19. TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
GOALS
To maintain airway patency by removing mucous and
encrusted secretions.
To maintain cleanliness and prevent infections to the
tracheostomy site.
To facilitate healing and maintain skin intergrity.
To promote comfort and prevent displacement.
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20. EQUIPMENTS FOR TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
Sterile disposable tracheostomy cleaning kit or supplies
( sterile containers, sterile nylon brush or pipe cleaner)
Sterile applicators ( gauze squares)
Sterile suction kit and Sterile normal saline
Sterile gloves and clean gloves
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21. EQUIPMENTS
Towel to drape to protect bed linens
Sterile gauze dressing, cotton twill ties and clean scissors
Moisture proof bag
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23. BED SIDE EQUIPMENTS
Spare tracheostomy tubes same size and type as the patient is
wearing
Tracheal dilator
Suctioning equipment
Oxygen equipment with humidification
Gloves (non sterile)
Gloves (sterile) for suctioning
Infectious waste bag
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25. Tracheostomy tube
Tracheostomy tube is a curved tube that is inserted into
the tracheostomy stoma made of plastic rubber or metal.
Tracheostomy tubes have an outer cannula that is
inserted into the trachea and a flange that rests against the
neck and allows the tube to be secured in place with tape
or ties.
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26. TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE
Tracheostomy tubes also have an obturator which is used
to insert the outer cannula which is then removed
afterwards. The obturator is kept at the client's bedside in
case the tube becomes dislodge and needs to be
reinserted.
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27. COMPONENTS OF TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE
Outer cannula
Inner cannula: fits snugly into outer tube, can be easily
removed for cleaning
Flange: Flat plastic plate attached to outer tube –lies flush
against the patient’s neck
15mm outer diameter termination: Fits all ventilator and
respiratory equipment.
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33. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
1. PREPARATIVE PHASE
Assess the condition of the patient .
Bathing or scrubbing the local skin area with antiseptic
procedures.
Keep the patient in NPO.
Promote rest and sleep
Collect informed consent, report of diagnostic test .
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34. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Provide the preoperative medications.
Instruct patient to remove jewellery, dentures, contact
lenses
Perform mouth care
Place the identification band.
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35. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
2. PERFORMANCE PHASE
Explain the procedure to the patient. Discuss a
communication system with the patient
Obtain consent for operative procedure
Shave a neck region
Assemble equipments. Using aseptic technique.
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36. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Position the patient (in a supine position with head
extended and a support under the shoulders)
Obtain an order for and apply soft wrist restraints if the
patient is confused.
Give medication if ordered
Position the light source
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37. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Assist with antiseptic preparation
Assist with gowning and gloving
Assist with sterile draping
Put on face shield
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38. During procedure, monitor the patient’s vital signs,
suction as necessary , give medication as prescribed, and
be prepared to administer emergency care.
Immediately after the tube is inserted , inflate the cuff.
The chest should be ausculted for the presence of bilateral
breath sounds.
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CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
39. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Secure the tracheostomy tube with tapes or other securing
device and apply dressing
Apply appropriate respiratory assistive device(mechanical
ventilation. Tracheostomy, oxygen mask, CPAP)
Check the tracheostomy tube cuff pressure
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40. 3. Follow up phase/ Post-operative phase
Check the symmetry of chest expansion.
Auscultate the breathe sound of anterior and the lateral chest
bilaterally .
Obtain order for chest x-ray to verify proper tube
placement.
Check cuff pressure every 8-12 hrs
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41. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Monitor the sign and symptoms of aspiration
Assess vitals signs and breath sounds; note tube size
used, physician performing procedure, type, dose, and
route of medications given.
Assess and chart condition of stoma: bleeding, swelling,
subcutaneous air
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42. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Administer oxygen concentration as prescribed by
physician
Secure the tube to the patient face with the tape, and
mark the proximal end for position maintenance.
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43. Use the sterile suction technique and airway care to
prevent iatrogenic contamination and infection.
Continue to reposition patient every 2 hours and as needed
to prevent atelectasis and to optimize lung expansion.
Provide oral hygiene and suction the oropharynx whenever
required.
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44. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Maintain patency of tracheostomy tube and airway
Frequent atraumatic suction.
Humidification of inspired air and oxygen
Fowler’s position to aid in breathing
Maintain adequate fluid intake
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45. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Provide frequent mouth wash
Mucolytic agents
Coughing and physiotherapy
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46. CARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
Prevent infection and complication:
Aseptic tube suction, handling and tube changing
Prophylactic antibiotics
An extra tube, obturator, and tracheostomy kit should be
kept at the bedside. In the event of tube dislodgement,
reinsertion of a new tube mat be necessary .
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47. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
1.Assessment
An increased monitoring of the patient’s blood pressure,
respiratory rate, pulse and color is necessary
An increased in the respiratory rate, wheezes ,an
increased pulse rate may indicate the need for suction
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48. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Cyanosis and distress not relieved by suctioning should
be reported promptly
Increasing restlessness with a rapid pulse rate may
indicate hypoxia or bleeding
Observe the wound for bleeding and then check daily for
signs of infection
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49. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
2.Maintain an open airway:
Assess the patient regularly for excess secretions and
suction and clean the tube as indicated.
The trachea is suctioned using a sterile glove and a sterile
suction catheter moisture in sterile water or normal saline
with aseptic technique.
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50. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Frequent repositioning of the patient
3. Suctioning
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51. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Suctioning raises the risk of hypoxemia, bronchospasm,
and other adverse reactions, so suction only when needed,
not on a set schedule, and suction for the shortest time
necessary to clear secretions.
Suctioning can be an uncomfortable and scary experience
for the patient, so thoroughly explain the procedure to
him before start.
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52. Indications for suctioning include coughing, secretions in
the airway, respiratory distress, presence of rhonchi on
auscultation, increased peak airway pressures on the
ventilator, and decreasing SaO2 or PaO2.
Comfortable position of the patient.
Maintain aseptic technique .
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DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
53. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
4.Cleaning of the tracheostomy tube and wound care:
Tracheostomy care includes cleaning or changing the
inner cannula, changing the dressing and tracheostomy
tube holder, and suctioning if needed.
Never clean and reuse a disposable cannula.
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54. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Unlock and remove the inner cannula and place it in a solution
of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and 0.9% sodium chloride
unless the manufacturer directs otherwise.
The inner cannula of the tracheostomy tube is carefully
removed, cleansed every 3-5 hours or as often as
necessary(perhaps even hourly)
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55. Remove encrusted secretions from the lumen with sterile
pipe cleaners.
After cleaning, rinse the cannula thoroughly with sterile
0.9% sodium chloride solution.
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TRACHEOSTOMY
56. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Reinsert the inner cannula and securely lock it into place.
Stoma should be cleaned everyday carefully without
dislodging tube.
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57. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
5.Humidification:
Maintaining humidification is another key nursing
responsibility.
Provide constant airway humidification to avoid
thickening and crusting of bronchial secretion .
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58. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Ensure humidification of inspired air placing a piece of moist
gauze over the tracheostomy tube so that the air takes up the
moisture.
Humidifier is useful.
In addition, patient must be properly hydrated; for example,
with I.V. fluids.
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59. DAILYCARE OF PATIENT WITHTRACHEOSTOMY
6.Mouth care:
Provide frequent mouth care in every 2 hours for the
patient’s comfort and to reduces the possibility of
infection.
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60. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
7.Nutrition:
If the patient eats by mouth, it is recommended that the
tracheostomy tube be suctioned prior to eating. This often
prevents the need for suctioning during or after meals,
which may stimulate excessive coughing and could result
in vomiting
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61. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
Encouraging fluid intake is helpful for a patient with a
tracheostomy. Increased fluid intake will thin and loosen
secretions making coughing and suctioning easier.
Always observe the patient while eating to be sure food
does not get into the trachea.
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62. DAILY CARE OF PATIENT WITH
TRACHEOSTOMY
8. Communication
9. Documentation
Document the patient's response each time you suction,
including his vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygen
saturation, amount and consistency of secretions, breath
sounds, and the frequency of needed suctioning
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64. NURSINGASSESSMENT
Frequent monitoring of the patients blood pressure ,
respiratory rate, pulse and color is necessary.
An increased in the respiratory rate , wheezes, an
increased pulse rate may indicate the need for suction.
Cyanosis and distress not relieved by suction should be
reported promptly.
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65. NURSING ASSESSMENT
Increasing restlessness with a rapid pulse rate may
indicate hypoxia or bleeding.
Observe the wound for bleeding in the immediate post-
operative period and then check daily for signs of
infection and sloughing.
Assess patient ability to understand the spoken word.
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66. NURSING ASSESSMENT
Assess patients ability to expression.
Assess and observe swallowing reflexes , gag reflexes.
Assess mental status confusion , lethargy , restlessness.
Assess amount, color, consistency of secretion.
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67. NURSING DIAGNOSIS
1. Ineffective airway clearance related to presence of
artificial airway (tracheostomy) as evidenced by
tachypnea and changes in breathing pattern.
2. Impaired verbal communication related to presence of
artificial airway as evidenced by difficulty in maintaining
the usual communication pattern.
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68. Nursing diagnosis
3) Anxiety related to threat to self concept as evidenced by
expressed feeling of distress over the presence of
tracheostomy.
4) Knowledge deficit related to new procedure or
intervention in hospital as evidenced by increased
questioning.
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69. Nursing diagnosis
5) Risk for infection related to surgical incision of
tracheostomy.
6) Risk of aspiration related to presence of tracheostomy.
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70. GOALS AND OUTCOME
1) Patient will maintain a clear ,open airways and ability to
effectively cough up secretion.
2) Patient will use a form of communication to get needs
met and to relate effectively with persons and
environment.
3) Patient will verbalize their own feeling.
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71. GOALS AND OUTCOME
4) Patient or caregiver will demonstrate the knowledge and
skills appropriate for tracheostomy care.
5) Patient will remain free of infection.
6) Patient will swallow meals without coughing, choking or
changing color.
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72. NURSING INTERVENTION
1. Maintaining airway clearance
Assess changes in BP, Heart rate and temperature.
Auscultate the lungs , presence of breathe sounds.
Observe the color , consistency , and quantity of secretion
Provide warm humidified air
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73. Nursing intervention
Administer O2 as needed.
Encourage patient to cough out secretion.
Keep suction equipment and AMBU bag at bed side.
Keep the patient in semi fowlers position.
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74. Nursing intervention
2. Promoting verbal communication
Assess the clients communication ability.
Assess the effectiveness of non verbal communication
methods.
Place the patient in a room close to the nurses station.
Provide a call light within easy reach at all times.
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75. Nursing intervention
Provide alternative methods for communicating.
Hand gestures
Word and phrase cards
Picture board
Writing pad
Pencil or pen
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76. Nursing intervention
3. Reducing anxiety
Assess the level and manifestation of anxiety in patients.
Allow patient to express fears and concerns to ask,
inquiries about disease and procedure.
Inform of all procedure and care to the patient as well as
visitors.
Provide psychological support.
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77. Nursing intervention
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4. Enhancing knowledge
Assess the patients knowledge regarding the purpose and
care of tracheostomy.
Provide instruction in sterile tracheostomy care and
suctioning.
Instruct in the need to call health care provider if the
amount of secretion increases or change in color and
characteristics occurs.
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5. Preventing infection
Assess patients vital sign.
Assess skin integrity under tracheal ties.
Monitor white blood cell count.
Observe the stoma for color, crusting lesions
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79. NURSING INTERVENTION
Provide stoma care.
Do not allow secretions to pool around the stoma , suction
the area , wipe with aseptic technique.
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80. NURSING INTERVENTION
6. Preventing aspiration
Assess the ability to swallow and type of food
consistency.
Encourage liquid initially in small amounts and gradually
increase as tolerated.
Maintain in an upright sitting position during feeding.
Suction fluids from mouth and airway.
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81. COMPLICATIONS
1. Immediate (at the time of operation):
hemorrhage, air embolism, cardiac arrest apnea,
aspiration, pneumothorax, injury to laryngeal nerves and
esophagus, local damage (thyroid cartilage, cricoid
cartilage, recurrent laryngeal nerve).
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82. complications
2. Intermediate(during first few hours or days)
bleeding, displacement of tube, blocking of tube,
subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, scabs, tracheal
necrosis, tracheitis, local wound infection and dysphagia
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83. COMPLICATIONS
3. Late (with prolonged use of tube for weeks and months):
laryngeal stenosis, tracheal stenosis, tracheo - esophageal
fistula.
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84. Preventing complications WITH TUBE
Administer adequate warmed humidity: steam inhalation,
nebulization, keeping wet gauze piece over the
tracheostomy site and changing it as per need.
Maintain cuff around tube
Suction as needed per assessment findings
Maintain skin integrity. Change tape and dressing as
needed or per protocol
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85. Preventing complication WITH TUBE
Ascultate lungs sounds
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection, including
temperature and white blood cell count
Protein rich diet should be provided for early healing of
incision site.
Administer prescribed oxygen and monitor oxygen
saturation
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86. PREVENTINGCOMPLICATION WITH TUBE
Monitor for cyanosis
Maintain adequate hydration of the patient
Use sterile technique when suctioning and performing
tracheostomy care
Emergency drugs should be ready
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87.
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2019. Mayo Foundation Of Medical Foundation And
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