TRACHEOSTOMA SPACER, TRACHEOTOMY METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING A TRACHEOSTOMA SPACER

摘要

The invention relates to a tracheostoma spacer (8) with a tubular support framework (9). The support framework (9) can be expand from an initial state (A) to a supporting state (S) of increased diameter and has a fixing element (14-17) at the ends. The tracheostoma spacer (8) is intended for use as a spacer in a tracheostoma (an opening in the trachea). The invention further relates to a device for inserting a tracheostoma spacer into a tracheostoma with a cutting instrument in the form of a trocar, the tracheostoma spacer being able to be positioned on the shaft of said trocar. A cover sleeve is also provided which can be moved on the shaft over a tracheostoma spacer positioned there.