Patient selection and preoperative evaluation of percutaneous dilation tracheostomy in the intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT: Percutaneous dilation tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly performed at the bedside of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). PDT is safe overall and has a number of benefits compared to surgical tracheostomy. A tracheostomy tube has numerous advantages compared to an endotracheal tube, including decreased work of breathing, ease of connecting to a mechanical ventilator, improved patient comfort and pulmonary hygiene. Common patient populations include those unable to wean from mechanical ventilation, those requiring enhanced pulmonary hygiene, and those with progressive neuromuscular weakness. Clinicians performing this procedure should be familiar with common indications for performing tracheostomy as well as absolute and relative contraindications. Special patient popul

SUBMITTER: Barash M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411154 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature