Background Tracheostomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on
ventilated COVID-19 patients, yet the appropriate timing for operating is controversial …

Importance The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to
unprecedented needs for invasive ventilation, with 10% to 15% of intubated patients …

Objectives The aim of this study was to analyze the timing of tracheotomy and the duration of
mechanical ventilation and stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) in patients with COVID‐19 …

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 …

Importance Decision-making in the timing of tracheostomy in patients with coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) has centered on the intersection of long-standing debates on the …

Objective Tracheostomy is an important surgical procedure for coronavirus disease-2019
(COVID-19) patients who underwent prolonged tracheal intubation. Surgical indication of …

Objectives: Timing of tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19 has attracted substantial
attention. Initial guidelines recommended delaying or avoiding tracheostomy due to the …

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 …

Background Patients who require mechanical ventilation secondary to severe COVID-19
infection have poor survival. It is unknown if the benefit of tracheostomy extends to COVID …

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 …