PERCUTANEOUS TRACHEOSTOMY – TECHNIQUES, COMPLICATIONS AND OUREXPERIENCE
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tracheostomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in ICU patients. Fourdifferent techniques of percutaneous tracheostomy (PT): Ciaglia Blue Rhino, Griggs GuideWire Dilating Forceps, PercuTwistTM and Translaryngeal Tracheostomy are now considered an excellent alternative to the surgical tracheostomy (ST). The most commonly citedadvantages of the PT are the ease of the technique, the ability to perform the procedure atthe bedside and consequently lowered costs. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of the PT technique, there is a learning curve and meticulous attention to technique and education is necessary to maintain the excellent safety record of PT – comparable to STDownloads
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