PHILADELPHIA — Tracheostomy was associated with better in-hospital survival for intubated patients with severe COVID-19 infection compared with intubated patients who did not receive a tracheostomy, a ...

Researchers assessed the clinical benefit of tracheostomy, which is often indicated for patients needing prolonged intubation, for patients with severe COVID-19. Patients with severe COVID-19 ...

The use of early tracheostomy has increased among acute care patients with stroke who are receiving mechanical ventilation, and more of these patients are being discharged to skilled nursing ...

Whether video laryngoscopy as compared with direct laryngoscopy increases the likelihood of successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt among critically ill adults is uncertain. The trial was ...

1. Which doctor should I go for the tracheostomy procedure? An otolaryngology or ENT specialist can do the tracheostomy procedure. 2. Why is a tracheostomy needed? A tracheostomy is needed when a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers identified several factors that appeared to affect the time from intubation to tracheostomy among ...

Intubation is a technique doctors can use to keep your airway open by placing a tube into your trachea (windpipe) either through your mouth or nose. You may need to be intubated if your airway is ...