Background The role of tracheostomy in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unclear,
with several consensus guidelines advising against this practice. We developed both a …

Background We performed a systematic review of mechanically ventilated patients with
COVID-19, which analysed the effect of tracheostomy timing and technique (surgical vs …

Background: Tracheostomy can be performed safely in patients with coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). However, little is known about the optimal timing, effects on outcome, and …

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the safety, efficacy, and early results of
tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19 and determine whether differences exist between …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of tracheostomy in patients with
COVID-19 respiratory failure. Summary Background Data: Tracheostomy has an essential …

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a large and
increasing number of patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy …

Purpose The need for prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients is
placing the otorhinolaryngologist in front of an increasing request for tracheostomy …

Background The role of tracheostomy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic remains unknown. The goal of this consensus statement is to examine the current …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the entire COVID-19 Tracheostomy cohort was
conducted to determine the cumulative incidence of complications, mortality, time to …

Global health care is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the number of critically ill
patients who require mechanical ventilation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The …