eCritCare Epi 3 – Timing of Tracheostomy in ICU
By Dr Jose Chacko & Dr Swapnil Pawar Although increasingly less frequent, placement of a tracheostomy has become a viable alternative to prolonged endotracheal intubation, with the benefits of improving patient comfort, reducing need for sedation, lowering airway resistance, and allowing for easier airway care. There has been considerable debate […]