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Epidemiology, timing, technique, and outcomes of tracheostomy in patients with trauma: a multi‐centre retrospective study

Tracheostomy is performed in patients with trauma who need prolonged ventilation for respiratory failure or airway management. Although it has benefits, such as reduced sedation and easier care, it also… Click to show full abstract

Tracheostomy is performed in patients with trauma who need prolonged ventilation for respiratory failure or airway management. Although it has benefits, such as reduced sedation and easier care, it also has risks. This study explored the unclear timing, technique, and patient selection criteria for tracheostomy in patients with trauma.

Keywords: epidemiology; tracheostomy patients; study; timing technique; patients trauma

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2024

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