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[|Human|] I have an 82 year old Aunt that is on a vent for 6 days now. She had a sigmoid colon surgery done the 3rd day in the hospital. She is not awake and Drs. are talking about doing a tracheotomy next week. Is this really need ? She has diabetic, her heart works @ 50%. She is very weak, BP goes up & down regulated by meds   oxygen level 90
[|AI|]  Hi and thanks for the query, I do think her health condition is a very delicate one form your description above. It might necessary to accept the tracheostomy especially to improve her oxygen saturation in blood. Oxygen is the main gas required for metabolism by the brain, in case it remains under certain thresholds, brain functions remains compromised. Detailed evaluation, especially to consider her clotting profile must be considered before engaging in surgery. I think with this scenario, tracheostomy could help. Thanks and best regards. Bain LE, MD