Figure 3From: Percutaneous tracheostomy: comparison of Ciaglia and Griggs techniquesThe tracheostomy tube, preloaded with the appropriate dilator, isinserted over the guidewire/guiding catheter unit. The guidewire, guidingcatheter and dilator are removed and replaced with the tracheostomy tube innercannula. The patient is now ventilated through the tracheostomy tube.Back to article page