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

Background The question of an optimal strategy and outcomes in COVID-19 tracheostomy
has not been answered yet. The critical focus in our case study is to evaluate the outcomes …

Purpose The role of tracheostomy in COVID-19-related ARDS is unknown. Nowadays, there
is no clear indication regarding the timing of tracheostomy in these patients. Methods We …

Background Around 20% of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 need mechanical ventilation
(MV). MV may be prolonged, thus warranting tracheostomy. Methods Observational cohort …

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 …

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 …

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

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