Comparison of outcomes between vertical and transverse skin incisions in percutaneous tracheostomy for critically ill patients: a retrospective cohort study

Comparison of outcomes between vertical and transverse skin incisions in percutaneous tracheostomy for critically ill patients: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) is a common procedure in critical care medicine. No definite clinical practice guidelines recommended on the choice of the direction of skin incision, vertical or transverse for tracheostomy in critically ill patients. The objective of this retrospe...

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Main Authors: Sung Yoon Lim, Won Gun Kwack, Youlim Kim, Yeon Joo Lee, Jong Sun Park, Ho Il Yoon, Jae Ho Lee, Choon-Taek Lee, Young-Jae Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Percutaneous tracheostomy
Vertical skin incision
Transverse skin incision
Tracheostomy site ulcers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2174-y

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