A predictive formula for the indication of airway management in burn patients [PDF]
European Journal of Medical ResearchBackground Tracheotomy is the most common and effective strategy to maintain the airway patency of burn patients. However, the indication and timing of tracheotomy in burn patients were mainly experience-relied and sometimes controversial.
Wei Zhu +9 more
doaj +2 more sources
Early Versus Late Percutaneous Tracheotomy in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Single Center Observational Study [PDF]
Acta Clinica Croatica, 2016 Despite decades of experience in tracheotomy, there still exists a controversy over its ideal timing. The aim of our study was to compare the impact of early and late percutaneous tracheotomy in terms of their ability to reduce mechanical ventilation ...
Tihana Magdić Turković +2 more
doaj +3 more sources
A novel olecranon-type tracheotomy and expansion forceps for single-person emergency airway access [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyBackgroundWe developed olecranon-type tracheotomy and expansion forceps (OTEF) for emergency tracheotomy in patients experiencing acute airway obstruction.
Liang Zhu +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Health information management and perceptions of the quality of care for children with tracheotomy: A qualitative study [PDF]
BMC Health Services Research, 2011 Background Children with tracheotomy receive health care from an array of providers within various hospital and community health system sectors. Previous studies have highlighted substandard health information exchange between families and these sectors.
Helm David +7 more
doaj +3 more sources
Multidisciplinary Team‐Assisted Rescue of Innominate Artery Hemorrhage During Tracheotomy for Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Post‐Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Case Report and Scoping Literature Review [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjectives The purpose of this study is to present a case of innominate artery (IA) rupture during tracheotomy, along with its prevention and emergency management.
Jiang‐Tao Zhong +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
Pediatric Tracheotomy: Modern Surgical Techniques, Challenges, and Clinical Considerations [PDF]
ChildrenIntroduction: Tracheotomy as a surgical procedure has existed and evolved since ancient times. In modern medicine, surgical techniques for performing this procedure in adults and children have reached a high level of perfection.
Stoyan S. Markov +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
THE ROLE OF TRACHEOTOMY IN WEANING FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19
İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2021 Objective: Significant numbers of COVID-19 patients require invasive mechanical ventilation support during their treatment. Prolonged mechanical ventilation causes a tracheotomy need in some of those patients.
Levent Aydemir +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Rare Cause of Severe Dyspnea After Tracheotomy-Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema
Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023 Deep neck infections are serious conditions and can present with acute upper airway obstruction. Our priority in the treatment is to ensure airway safety, and tracheotomy may be needed to overcome the upper airway obstruction.
Kemal Koray Bal +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Critical Care, 2022 Background Critically ill COVID-19 patients may develop acute respiratory distress syndrome and the need for respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit. Previous observational studies have suggested early tracheotomy
Måns Eeg-Olofsson +10 more
doaj +1 more source
Tracheotomy care simulation training program for inpatient providers
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2022 Objectives Tracheotomy complications can be life‐threatening. Many of these complications may be avoided with proper education of health care providers. Unfortunately, access to high‐quality tracheotomy care curricula is limited.
Ryan Alyson‐Yao Tiu +6 more
doaj +1 more source