Each February, the U.S. Army celebrates and pays tribute to black Soldiers and recognizes the important contributions they have made in past wars and are continuing to make today in overseas contingency operations. This timeline spans the history of black Soldiers from the American Revolution to present day operations.
Trachelectomy is the surgical removal of a womanâs uterine cervix and part of her vagina. The procedure aims to preserve fertility in women with cervical cancer by removing the cervical tumor while keeping the uterus intact.
A tracheostomy (trach) tube is a small tube inserted into the tracheostomy to keep the stoma (opening) clear. Tracheostomy tubes are available in several sizes and materials including semi-flexible plastic, rigid plastic or metal. The tubes are disposable or reusable. They may have an inner cannula that is either disposable or reusable.