Introduction Tracheostomy is one of the more commonly performed procedures in critically ill
patients yet the optimal method of performing tracheostomies in this population remains to …

Background This review on the current literature of the intrahospitaltransport of critically ill
patients addresses type and incidence of adverseeffects, risk factors and risk assessment …

Introduction Since the introduction and widespread acceptance of percutaneous techniques
in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting, the number of critically ill patients undergoing …

Objective: To describe and introduce a new technique for percutaneous dilational
tracheostomy. Design and setting: Open, observational clinical trial in patients requiring an …

Advances in medical treatment have led to an increase in the number of patients requiring
intensive care and airway support. Along with this increase has grown the recognition that …

Objective To determine the incidence of tracheal stenosis, voice and breathing changes,
and stomal complications after percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT). Methods …

Especially written for qualified nurses working in intensive care units, this comprehensive
text has been developed to be as accessible as possible. This fourth edition has been …

Background Tracheotomies are frequently performed on ventilated patients in intensive care
and sometimes lead to fatal complications. In this article, we discuss the causes and …

Objective: To assess the frequency, timing and technique of tracheostomy and its variation
between different intensive care units (ICUs) in Switzerland. Design: Retrospective …

Background During the past decade, considerable changes and advances have been made
in intrahospital transport of critically ill patients. Despite the fact that intrahospital transport is …