Background In the critical care environment, individuals who undergo tracheostomy are
highly susceptible to tracheostomy-related pressure injuries. Objective To evaluate the …

Aim (s) To systematically locate, evaluate and synthesize evidence regarding effectiveness
of interprofessional tracheostomy teams in increasing speaking valve use and decreasing …

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 Pulmonary infection is common yet serious complication in patients with severe
traumatic brain injury (STBI). We aimed to evaluate the predicators of pulmonary infection in …

Mortality from COVID-19 has obscured a subtler crisis–the swelling ranks of COVID-19
survivors. After critical illness, patients often suffer post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) …

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

Introduction Pancreatic stone protein (PSP) is a novel biomarker that is reported to be
increased in pneumonia and acute conditions. The primary aim of this study was to …

Background Tracheostomy dislodgment can lead to catastrophic neurological injury or
death. A fresh tracheostomy amplifies the risk of such events, where an immature tract …

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: As the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues globally,
high numbers of new infections are developing nationwide, particularly in the US Midwest …