Author/Authors :
Chang, Jinsun Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea , Shin, Hong-Joon Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea , Kwon, Yong-Soo Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea , Kim, Yu-Il Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea , Lim, Sung-Chul Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea , Kim, Tae-Ok Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine - Chonnam National University Hospital - Gwangju, Korea
Abstract :
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a rapid, simple, and cost-effective procedure that is widely performed in intensive care units (ICUs). The use of bronchoscopic guidance may reduce the complication rates of PDT and may be very useful in the treatment of
periprocedural complications. Moreover, PDT may be easier to perform through bronchoscopic visualization of the trachea, which could make the overall procedure safer and reduce
the risk of complications [1]. However, bronchoscopy requires time to master, and the necessary equipment for its conduct may not be widely available. Moreover, at least two trained
doctors must be involved when performing a PDT with bronchoscopic guidance. This study
sought to compare the efficacy and safety of PDT performed with and without bronchoscopic guidance.
Keywords :
bronchoscopic , tracheostomy , PDT , ICU
