Objective Tracheostomy is often performed in patients with a prolonged course of
endotracheal intubation. This study sought to examine the clinical utility of tracheostomy …

Background The question of an optimal strategy and outcomes in COVID-19 tracheostomy
has not been answered yet. The critical focus in our case study is to evaluate the outcomes …

Few studies have reported the implications of performing endotracheal intubation for
critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Therefore, this study …

The timing of tracheotomy is a complex decision that requires understanding of the relative
risks and benefits as compared with prolonging intubation. The role of tracheotomy during …

Introduction Patients who become severely ill from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19)
have a high likelihood of needing prolonged intubation, making tracheostomy a likely …

A 59-year-old man presented to the emergency department with recent onset biphasic
stridor, dyspnoea and increased work of breathing on the background of prolonged …

Dysphonia following COVID-19 infection may have multiple causes. Literature reports
demonstrate intubation injury, sensory neuropathy, and postviral neuropathy are associated …

This systematic review examined (i) prevalence, severity, and impact of persistent post-
extubation laryngeal injury beyond hospital discharge and (ii) differences in persistent …

Timing of elective tracheotomy in the intensive care unit for intubated patients with COVID-
19 is still unclear. Recent recommendations and guidelines describe the surgical steps to …

Background For patients with COVID-19 who undergo emergency endotracheal intubation,
data are limited regarding the practice, outcomes, and complications of this procedure …