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

Background The role of tracheostomy in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unclear,
with several consensus guidelines advising against this practice. We developed both a …

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 …

Background Whereas data from the pre-pandemic era have demonstrated that tracheostomy
can accelerate liberation from the ventilator, reduce need for sedation, and facilitate …

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 …

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

Objectives: Timing of tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19 has attracted substantial
attention. Initial guidelines recommended delaying or avoiding tracheostomy due to the …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of tracheostomy in patients with
COVID-19 respiratory failure. Summary Background Data: Tracheostomy has an essential …

Objective Invasively ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure related to coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID–19) potentially benefit from tracheostomy. The aim of this study was …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the entire COVID-19 Tracheostomy cohort was
conducted to determine the cumulative incidence of complications, mortality, time to …