Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by a new acute onset of
hypoxemia secondary to a pulmonary edema of non-cardiogenic origin, bilateral lung …

Abstract Dysphagia occurs in 11% to 93% of patients following tracheostomy. Despite its
benefits, the tracheostomy often co-exists with dysphagia given its anatomical location, the …

Introduction Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is one of the most frequent
procedures performed in the intensive care unit (ICU). PDT may add potential benefit to …

Tracheostomies are used to provide artificial airways for increasingly complex patients for a
variety of indications. Patients and their families are dependent on knowledgeable …

Tracheostomy tubes are placed for a variety of reasons, including failure to wean from
mechanical ventilation, inability to protect the airway due to impaired mental status, inability …

Safe removal of tracheal cannula is a major goal in the rehabilitation of tracheostomised
patients to achieve progressive independence from mechanical support and reduce the risk …

Objectives/Hypothesis To systematically review outcomes for polysomnography, sleepiness,
and mortality in patients who undergo tracheostomy for the treatment of adult obstructive …

BACKGROUND: Patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) often require long periods of
having a tracheostomy tube for airway protection and prolonged mechanical ventilation. It …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome manifests as rapidly progressive dyspnea, tachypnea,
and hypoxemia. Diagnostic criteria include acute onset, profound hypoxemia, bilateral …

Introduction: Tracheostomy is commonly performed surgical procedure in ENT practice.
Postoperative care is the most important aspect for achieving good patient outcomes …