Author(s): Rezende-Neto Joao | Oliveira Argenil | Neto Mario | Botoni Fernando | Rizoli Sandro
Journal: World Journal of Emergency Surgery
ISSN 1749-7922
Volume: 6;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 35;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: Percutaneous tracheostomy | technique.
ABSTRACT
Abstract The purpose of this study is to describe a technical modification of percutaneous tracheostomy that combines principles of the Percu Twist™ and the Griggs-Portex® methods in a reusable kit. One hundred patients underwent the procedure. There were no false passage, tube misplacement, or deaths related to the procedure. There were two minor bleedings managed conservatively. The technical modification described in this study is safe and simple to execute.
Journal: World Journal of Emergency Surgery
ISSN 1749-7922
Volume: 6;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 35;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: Percutaneous tracheostomy | technique.
ABSTRACT
Abstract The purpose of this study is to describe a technical modification of percutaneous tracheostomy that combines principles of the Percu Twist™ and the Griggs-Portex® methods in a reusable kit. One hundred patients underwent the procedure. There were no false passage, tube misplacement, or deaths related to the procedure. There were two minor bleedings managed conservatively. The technical modification described in this study is safe and simple to execute.
