Modified percutaneous tracheostomy in COVID-19 critically ill patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) included several critical steps associated with increased risk of aerosol generation. We reported a modified PT technique aiming to minimize the risk of aerosol generation and to increase the staff safety in COVID-19 patients.

Methods

PT was performed with a modified technique including the use of a smaller endotracheal tube (ETT) cuffed at the carina during the procedure.

Results

The modified technique we proposed was successfully performed in three critically ill patients with COVID-19.

Conclusions

In COVID-19 critically ill patients, a modified PT technique, including the use of a smaller ETT cuffed at the carina and fiber-optic bronchoscope inserted between the tube an

SUBMITTER: Vargas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7280702 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature