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

Tracheostomy in intensive care setting.

V S Dayal, W el Masri

    The Laryngoscope
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Early tracheostomy is a safe procedure for critically ill patients, with a low complication rate. Considering early tracheostomy can prevent laryngeal and tracheal stenosis from prolonged intubation.

    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

    Scoliosis in paediatric onset spinal cord injuries.

    Spinal cord·2020
    Same author

    Top ten research priorities for spinal cord injury: the methodology and results of a British priority setting partnership.

    Spinal cord·2015
    Same author

    The isolated sympathetic spinal cord: Cardiovascular and sudomotor assessment in spinal cord injury patients: A literature survey.

    Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine·2010
    Same author

    Assessment of the sympathetic level of lesion in patients with spinal cord injury.

    Spinal cord·2008
    Same author

    The cell culture expansion of bone marrow stromal cells from humans with spinal cord injury: implications for future cell transplantation therapy.

    Spinal cord·2008
    Same author

    Medialization of the vocal cord with fat injection.

    The Journal of otolaryngology·2002
    Same journal

    Orticochea Flap for Reconstruction of Large Scalp Defects: Outcomes and Technique.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Rising Pediatric Button Battery Injuries Despite Safety Efforts: An Analysis of National Injury Data.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Laryngeal Nerve Protection Devices in Thyroid Surgery: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Practice Patterns for the Management of Pediatric oSDB: What Is the Current National Landscape?

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Vocal Fold Opening Position Impacts Bowing Measures in Age-Related Vocal Atrophy.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    Same journal

    Association Between the Modified Frailty Index and Short-Term Total Thyroidectomy Complications.

    The Laryngoscope·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Surgical Procedures
    • Respiratory Management

    Background:

    • Prolonged orotracheal intubation is associated with laryngeal and tracheal stenosis.
    • Critically ill patients often require extended respiratory support.
    • Tracheostomy is an alternative airway management strategy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze early complications of tracheostomy in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of early tracheostomy versus prolonged intubation.
    • To determine the optimal timing for tracheostomy in mechanically ventilated patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective analysis of 50 consecutive ICU patients undergoing tracheostomy.
    • Detailed recording and assessment of early post-procedure complications.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparison of complication rates between early tracheostomy and historical data on prolonged intubation.

    • Main Results:

    • A very low incidence of early complications was observed following tracheostomy.
    • The study supports the safety of carefully performed tracheostomy in critically ill patients.
    • No significant complications were reported in the analyzed cohort.

    Conclusions:

    • Early tracheostomy is a safe and effective procedure for managing critically ill patients requiring prolonged respiratory support.
    • Considering early tracheostomy (after 5 days of intubation) may reduce the risk of laryngeal and tracheal stenosis.
    • This approach should be considered for patients anticipated to require extended mechanical ventilation.