Description

A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the trachea to facilitate breathing. This procedure is often performed in emergencies or when a patient has an obstruction in the airway.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'traqueotomía' is the formal term used in medical contexts. Colloquial variants may include 'tracheostomía', which refers to a related but different procedure. It's important to maintain clinical language and avoid confusion between these terms.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient required a tracheotomy due to severe airway obstruction.

ES: El paciente necesitó una traqueotomía debido a una obstrucción severa de las vías respiratorias.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tracheotomy' with 'tracheostomy'; mispronouncing 'traqueotomía' as 'traqueostomía'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.