Objectives/Hypothesis To evaluate the incidence of lesions and severe sequelae and the
risk factors for the development of laryngotracheal lesions after orotracheal intubation (OTI) …

The COVID-19 outbreak poses continued struggles due to the unprecedented number of
patients admitted to intensive care units and the overwhelming need for mechanical …

Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: The role of tracheostomy during the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is still to be determined, and the …

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 …

Objectives A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the
cumulative incidences of decannulation and mechanical ventilation weaning in patients with …

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 …

Navigating the unchartedhas been a pervasive theme during the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) pandemic, and lack of data to guide decisions has been the most evident …

Abstract Background During the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic, tracheostomy may be required for
COVID‐19 patients requiring long‐term ventilation in addition to other conditions such as …

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

Benign subglottic/tracheal stenosis (SG/TS) is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening
condition that is commonly caused by iatrogenic events as a result of endotracheal …