Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in Patients with COVID-19 Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Background: Pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome, often requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation and eventually tracheostomy. Both procedures occur in isolation units where personal protective equipment is needed. Addi...

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Main Authors: JeongA Son, Seungji Hyun, Woo Sik Yu, Joonho Jung, Seokjin Haam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Chest Surgery
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