Safety of Performing Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy in Patients with Preexisting Barotrauma
Since its introduction in 1985 by Ciaglia et al, percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) has gradually become the procedure of choice in establishing a long-term airway in many intensive care units (ICU). However, the safety of performing PDT in patients with barotrauma is still unknown and has n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006-11-01
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Series: | Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09703547 |