The role of routine FIBERoptic bronchoscopy monitoring during percutaneous dilatational TRACHeostomy (FIBERTRACH): a study protocol for a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tracheostomy is one of the most frequent techniques in intensive care units (ICU). Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FB) is a safety measure when performing a percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT), but the controversy surrounding the routine use of FB as part of the procedure remains open. National surveys in some European countries showed that the use of FB is non-standardized. Retrospective studies have not shown a significant difference in complications between procedures performed with or without a bronchoscope. International guidelines have not been able to establish recommendations regarding the use of FB in PDT due to lack of evidence.

Design

This is a multicenter (three centers at the time of  publishing this paper) randomized controlled clinical trial to ex

SUBMITTER: Anon JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8240418 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature