Objectives The main objective was to demonstrate the feasibility of percutaneous
tracheostomy performed under difficult conditions by military ENT physicians during their …

Introduction Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a well-
established practice that shows a reduced risk of wound infection compared with surgical …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic placed an unprecedented demand on critical care
services for the provision of mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy formation facilitates …

Results The follow-up of the first 16 patients, median age 62 years, revealed a median
intubation time until tracheostomy of 18 days and median cannulation time of 20 days. The …

Background Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are at risk of developing hypoxic
respiratory failure and often require prolonged mechanical ventilation. Indication and timing …

Background: Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the development of severe and persistent
respiratory failure requiring long term ventilatory support. This necessitates the need for a …

Objective Patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 have a high likelihood of
needing prolonged intubation and may subsequently require tracheotomy. Usually, the …

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can lead to hypoxemic respiratory
failure resulting in prolonged mechanical ventilation. Typically, tracheostomy is considered …

Background Urgent guidance is needed on the safety for providers of percutaneous
tracheostomy in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The objective of the study was to …

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