Percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy using the tracheotomy endoscope
โ Scribed by Andreas Nowak; Eckart Klemm
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 261 KB
- Volume
- 121
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0023-852X
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## Abstract ## Background Percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT) is considered a safe technique; however, there is still room for improvement. We present our initial experience with an external white light guide to position the endotracheal tube and guide needle placement during PDT. ## Meth
Background. The role of tracheotomy in airway management in children has been widely discussed. Improved medical care and technology have resulted in improved survival rates, and increased survival rates have been associated with changes in the indications for and the use of tracheotomy. The purpose