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A Surgical Audit of Tracheostomy
To study the magnitude of tracheostomy, its various indications and complications. Prospective Observational Study. A Prospective Observational study...
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Comparative Study of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy and Conventional Surgical Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Adult Patients
The present study was aimed to compare percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) with that of conventional surgical tracheostomy (ST) in...
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Otolaryngologists’ Initiative for Collaborative Tracheostomy Care: Knowledge, Attitude and Skill in Tracheostomy Care Among Nurses - An Interventional Study from India
Introduction: Tracheostomy-related adverse events are a global problem, requiring coordinated approach for care of tracheostomised patients. The...
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Occlusive Tight Strap** for Tracheostomy Decannulation; Is it Safe?
Decannulation following tracheostomy is an important transition. Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) following decannulation has been rarely reported. We,...
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A prospective comparative study of the functional results associated with the use of Björk flap tracheostomy versus standard tracheostomy
BackgroundPlacement of a tracheostomy for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) improves patients’ comfort, decreases dead space...
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The Nasal Microarchitecture: How Does Tracheostomy Affect it?
This study aims to evaluate the histological changes in the nasal mucosa post Tracheostomy. A prospective observational study was done on 30 patients...
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NIV support bronchoscopy by tracheostomy after decannulation failure: avoid new tracheostomy—case report and review analysis
BackgroundDecannulation is an essential step in liberating tracheostomised patients from mechanical ventilation. There is a paucity of literature on...
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Assessing the role of tracheostomy placement in bronchopulmonary dysplasia with pulmonary hypertension
ObjectiveBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common complication of preterm birth and is associated with abnormal vasculature that contributes to...
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A Clinical Study on Microbiological Profile in Tracheostomy Wounds
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in an emergency setting to relieve the upper airway obstruction by creating an opening in the anterior part of...
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In-hospital mortality and length of hospital stay in infants requiring tracheostomy with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
PurposeTo investigate in-hospital mortality and hospital length of stay (LOS) in infants requiring tracheostomy with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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Tracheostomy decannulation protocol in patients with prolonged tracheostomy referred to a rehabilitation hospital: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundThe aim of the study was to assess the feasibility of a standardized tracheostomy decannulation protocol in patients with prolonged...
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An Audit of Tracheostomy in Traumatic Brain Injury
Introduction: The timing of tracheostomy in traumatic brain injury is controversial. The benefits of early tracheostomy are early weaning from...
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Surgical Versus Dilational Tracheostomy in Patients with Severe Stroke: A SETPOINT2 Post hoc Analysis
BackgroundTracheostomy in mechanically ventilated patients with severe stroke can be performed surgically or dilationally. Prospective data comparing...
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Open versus percutaneous tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19: retrospective cohort analysis
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, a great number of patients required Mechanical Ventilation (MV). Tracheostomy is the preferred procedure when...
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Case Series - Pediatric Tracheostomy for Upper Airway Obstruction
Certain congenital craniofacial malformations can cause upper airway obstruction. Due to neurological involvement, these craniofacial deformities...
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Emergency Tracheostomy in Locally Advanced Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Over 30% of cases may present with acute airway obstruction due to anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). In such situations, performing an emergency...
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Evaluating caregiver-clinician communication for tracheostomy placement in the neonatal intensive care unit: a qualitative inquiry
ObjectiveIdentify stakeholders’ tracheostomy decision-making information priorities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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The NICU tracheostomy team: multidisciplinary collaboration for improvement in survival of complex patients
ObjectiveEvaluate feasibility and impact of “Tracheostomy Team” on survival and length of stay (LOS) at a level IV NICU.
MethodsPlan-do-study-act...
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Tracheostomy for the pediatric patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a case report
BackgroundFibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare connective tissue disease characterized by subsequent ossification of...
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Risk of death at home or on hospital readmission after discharge with pediatric tracheostomy
ObjectiveTo evaluate outcomes of patients discharged home following tracheostomy, including the timing and place of death for non-survivors.
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