Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Recent developments in percutaneous tracheostomy: improving techniques and expanding roles.

Trevor Bardell1, John W Drover

  • 1Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Current Opinion in Critical Care
|July 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Percutaneous tracheostomy is safe for more patients, with capnography as a viable alternative for confirming tracheal puncture. While it may improve short-term outcomes, critically ill patients face long-term risks that require careful consideration.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Unlocking Surgical Capacity Through Collectable Time: A Multi-Level Policy Framework for Canadian Health Systems.

Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante·2026
Same author

Wellness and Coping of Physicians Who Worked in ICUs During the Pandemic: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional North American Survey.

Critical care medicine·2022
Same author

Airway injury from the presence of endotracheal tubes and the association with subglottic secretion drainage: a prospective observational study.

Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie·2022
Same author

The role of nutrition rehabilitation in the recovery of survivors of critical illness: underrecognized and underappreciated.

Critical care (London, England)·2022
Same author

Dietary Management of Blood Glucose in Medical Critically Ill Overweight and Obese Patients: An Open-Label Randomized Trial.

JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition·2018
Same author

Defining and Using Preoperative Predictors of Diabetic Remission Following Bariatric Surgery.

JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition·2017

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Respiratory Care

Background:

  • Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) is an established alternative to open surgical tracheostomy.
  • Key questions regarding the optimal application of PT persist.
  • Recent literature provides updates on PT techniques and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in percutaneous tracheostomy.
  • To address unanswered questions regarding PT's optimal use.
  • To synthesize current evidence on PT safety and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on percutaneous tracheostomy.
  • Analysis of data concerning PT methods, timing, emergency use, and high-risk populations.
  • Evaluation of safety and outcome data.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Percutaneous tracheostomy is safe for an expanding patient population, including those with airway compromise and thrombocytopenia.
  • Capnography is emerging as a safe alternative to bronchoscopy for confirming tracheal puncture.
  • Several PT methods are safe alternatives to the original technique.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous tracheostomy is increasingly safe across diverse patient groups.
  • Capnography offers a practical method for verifying tracheal puncture.
  • Despite potential short-term benefits, long-term risks for critically ill patients undergoing PT necessitate careful consideration.