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

Objectives/Hypothesis The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic increase in the
number of patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Few studies have reported …

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 …

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

Objective: To identify factors predictive of 30-day mortality following tracheotomy in patients
with COVID-19. Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients with COVID-19 who …

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

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 Approximately 3-15% of COVID-19 patients will require prolonged mechanical
ventilation thereby requiring consideration for tracheotomy. Guidelines for tracheotomy in …

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