Dr. Karina Cañadas, MD, MBA | ENT Surgeon on Instagram: "Tracheostomy or Trachs can be overwhelming and confusing to those who are not ENTs. A trach is a tube that is directly placed through the neck and into the windpipe. Here are a few facts of what is does: ✅ bypasses the nose and mouth for breathing ✅Used commonly for long-term ventilator needs. Also used for head and neck obstructions such as masses, trauma or severe swelling. ✅Allows ventilation without the need for sedation (unlike an end