Data regarding safety of bedside surgical tracheostomy in novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-
19) mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are lacking. We …

Background Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide pandemic, with many patients
requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy is not recommended by current …

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, patients in intensive care units who are undergoing long-
term intubation may require tracheostomy. There is controversy about indication and health …

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in the implementation of rapidly
changing protocols and guidelines related to the indications and perioperative precautions …

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

Objective The ongoing pandemic coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection causes
severe respiratory dysfunction and has become an emergent issue for worldwide …

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

The rapid spread of SARS‐CoV‐2 in 2019 and 2020 has resulted in a worldwide pandemic
characterized by severe pulmonary inflammation, effusions, and rapid respiratory …

Objectives: Patients with acute respiratory failure due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) have a high likelihood of needing prolonged intubation and may subsequently require …

Early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, fears of viral transmission to
health care workers prompted institutions around the world to reassess timing and technique …