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Original Source: Early percutaneous tracheotomy versus prolonged intubation of mechanically ventilated patients after cardiac surgery: a randomized trial.
Background: Whether early percutaneous tracheotomy in patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation can shorten mechanical ventilation duration and lower mortality remains controversial. Objective: To compare the outcomes of severely ill patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation randomly assigned to early percutaneous tracheotomy or prolonged intubation. Design: Prospective, randomized, controlled, single-center trial (ClinicalTrials.gov registration number: NCT00347321). Setting: Academ...
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Ventilator Weaning Faster With Tracheostomy Collar
Patients were able to breathe on their own 4 days faster when a tracheostomy collar was used instead of pressure support, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
Intubation Success With Ketamine Comparable to Etomidate
Ketamine is an appropriate alternative in rapid-sequence intubation, say researchers. Medscape Medical News
Shorter Wean Time Seen with Tracheostomy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Using a tracheostomy collar enables earlier weaning from mechanical ventilation than pressure support in patients who need prolonged ventilation, researcher...
Leakage issue leads Covidien to recall certain tracheostomy tubes
Covidien is initiating a recall of certain lots of its Shiley tracheostomy tube over reports of leakage tied to the ventilati -More-
Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled Because of Leakage
Certain cuffed adult tracheostomy tubes have been voluntarily recalled by Covidien in response to reports of volume leakage. News Alerts
Covidien Launches New Shiley Neonatal and Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes
Covidien (NYSE: COV), a global healthcare products leader, recently added a new product to its family of Shiley neonatal and pediatric tracheostomy tubes. The new cuffless product will help enhan...
Cuffless Tracheostomy Tubes Enhance Pediatric Care
A new line of neonatal and pediatric tracheostomy tubes boost patient care and safety within the hospital and home...
NICE consults on new intubation device
A device designed to help health professionals when there are unexpected difficulties in positioning a temporary tube (intubation) to keep the windpipe open could improve outcomes and patient safety a...
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Tracheostomy: why, when, and how?
Tracheostomy is one of the most frequent procedures performed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Of the many purported advantages of tracheostomy, only patient comfort, early movement from the ICU...
PURPOSE: Percutaneous tracheostomy is frequently performed in long-term ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Unfortunately, despite many years of experience, the optimal technique is...
Fractured metallic tracheostomy tube in a child: a case report and review of the literature.
ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Tracheostomy is a common airway procedure for life support. The fracture of the tracheostomy tube is a rare complication. We report a case of a 14-year-old boy whose fractured...
BACKGROUND: Long-term ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs) is associated with several problems such as increased mortality, increased rates of ventilator-associated pneumon...
When to change a tracheostomy tube.
Knowing when to change a tracheostomy tube is important for optimal management of all patients with tracheostomy tubes. The first tracheostomy tube change, performed 1-2 weeks after placement, carries...
