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[Percutaneous tracheostomy: technological development].

G Frova1, O Barozzi, C Concoreggi

  • 1Dipartimento di Anestesia e Rianimazione, Spedali Civili, Brescia.

Minerva Anestesiologica
|August 31, 2000
PubMed
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Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) has evolved significantly, enhancing safety and reducing operator dependence. Modern techniques, with training and endoscopic guidance, enable safe PDT in ICUs with low complication rates.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Respiratory Therapy

Context:

  • Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly utilized in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • The procedure has seen numerous modifications over three decades.
  • Evaluating the evolution and outcomes of these modifications is crucial for patient care.

Purpose:

  • To review modifications of PDT techniques over the past thirty years.
  • To examine the objectives of these innovations, focusing on safety and reduced operator dependence.
  • To assess the incidence and types of complications associated with various PDT methods.

Summary:

  • Technological advancements in PDT aim to improve procedural safety and decrease reliance on operator skill.
  • Review of literature and experience indicates a growing interest in dilatational techniques for tracheostomy.

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  • Current PDT methods, when performed with proper training and endoscopic guidance, achieve a very low overall complication rate in critically ill patients.

    • Impact:

    • PDT modifications have led to increased safety and reduced complications, such as hemorrhage and wound infections.
    • The tight fit of the tracheostomy tube and small skin incision contribute to favorable outcomes.
    • Technological development in dilatational techniques justifies the increasing adoption of PDT in ICUs.