Tracheostomy decannulation methods and procedures in adults: a systematic scoping review protocol

Abstract Background The indications for and the number of tracheostomy procedures has increased with advances in critical care. Studies are indicating likely continued increase in number of tracheostomies. Despite the important benefits of a tracheostomy, its presence is associated with adverse heal...

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Main Authors: John Kutsukutsa, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson, Yougan Saman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0634-0