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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2023-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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