Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been widely used in
patients with COVID-19, but uncertainty remains about the determinants of in-hospital …

Background Tracheostomy is performed in patients expected to require prolonged
mechanical ventilation, but to date optimal timing of tracheostomy has not been established …

Objective Investigate healthcare providers, caregivers, and patient perspectives on
tracheostomy care barriers during COVID-19. Study design Cross-sectional anonymous …

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 increased the numbers of patients requiring
prolonged mechanical ventilation, with a subsequent increase in tracheostomy procedures …

The benefits of percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) placement have been well
documented in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. However, the data …

COVID 19 has proven itself to be an agent of cataclysm and caused an uproar worldwide
due to consistent strain on the finite resources available to tackle the situation. With the …

Objective Tracheostomy is a common procedure with potential prognostic advantages for
patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Early recommendations for …

Diseases of the pleural space can range in severity from asymptomatic to life-threatening.
The pleural space is normally a potential space that is under negative pressure, but when air …

Objectives We aimed to evaluate the effects COVID-19 surges had on an otolaryngology
service's consultation data. Methods After obtaining Upstate University Hospital institutional …

In 2019, the emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in Wuhan, China transformed
society and caused major changes in medical care. Efforts to implement protocols to keep …