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Benefits of Bedside Open Tracheostomy: A Safe and Cost-Effective Alternative to the Operating Room
Arianna Winchester1, David Strum1, Arman Saeedi1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
Introduction:
Tracheostomy is a commonly performed procedure in Otolaryngology and can be performed in different settings. We evaluate patient characteristics and cost efficacy of tracheostomy at the bedside versus operating room (OR).
Materials And Methods:
Retrospective chart review was performed for adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients who underwent tracheostomy from 2020 to 2023. Data and cost of procedures were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results:
One hundred and sixty-five patients were included. One hundred and thirty-four (81.2%) patients underwent bedside tracheostomy. Age, sex, and BMI were not significantly different. Average time from consult to procedure and operative time was significantly shorter (p = 0.03; 0.008). There were no differences in postoperative complications, 30-day mortality, ICU length of stay (LOS), or overall LOS. Tracheostomy at the bedside offered a 73.1% cost reduction compared with performed in the OR.
Conclusion:
Advantages of bedside tracheostomy include decreased operative time, time from consult to procedure, and cost reduction for the hospital system. We advocate for consideration of bedside tracheostomy when appropriate.
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