Introduction Ever seen someone struggling to breathe and wondered what doctors can do when seconds matter? That’s where an emergency tracheostomy comes in — a quick, life-saving procedure that creates a direct airway when the usual path is blocked. While some patients undergo a planned tracheostomy during recovery or long-term treatment, others need it urgently during trauma, critical illness, or surgery complications. Emergency vs. Planned: When Seconds Decide Survival In this post, we’ll break down the real-life situations where a tracheostomy procedure becomes the only way to breathe — and what you should know about the tracheostomy surgery that makes it possible. 📌 TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) · Emergency tracheostomy is done when breathing is severely blocked · Planned tracheostomy is scheduled in ICU or chronic care situations · Lear...