Percutaneous Tracheostomy in COVID-19 Critically Ill Patients: Experience from 30 Consecutive Procedures

Introduction Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a well-established practice that shows a reduced risk of wound infection compared with surgical tracheostomy, thus facilitating mechanical ventilation, nursing procedures, reduction in sedation and early mobilization....

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Main Authors: Pietro Bertini, Francesco Forfori, Luca Bruschini, Francesco Corradi, Alessandro Ribechini, Etrusca Brogi, Fabio Guarracino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2021-01-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1718528