Influence of Tracheostomy on Lung Deposition in Spontaneously Breathing Patient

Influence of Tracheostomy on Lung Deposition in Spontaneously Breathing Patient

To compare lung deposition of amikacin in two settings: spontaneously breathing through a tracheostomy cannula and through the mouth.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient who were likely to require an elective tracheostomy surgery as part as their head and neck surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to Aminoglycosides
• Patients who received Aminoglycosides treatment less than one month prior the surgery
• Pectoralis major flap reconstruction
• Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction