Identifying the ideal tracheostomy site based on patient characteristics during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy without bronchoscopy

Identifying the ideal tracheostomy site based on patient characteristics during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy without bronchoscopy

Background We previously reported that percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) can be safely performed 2 cm below the cricothyroid membrane without the aid of a bronchoscope. Although our simplified method is convenient and does not require sophisticated equipment, the precise location for trac...

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Main Authors: Jiho Park, Woosuk Chung, Seunghyun Song, Yoon-Hee Kim, Chae Seong Lim, Youngkwon Ko, Sangwon Yun, Hyunwoo Park, Sangil Park, Boohwi Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2019-06-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
airway management
cricoid cartilage
critical care
regression analysis
trachea
tracheostomy
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kja-d-18-00276.pdf

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