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Major cellulitis following percutaneous tracheostomy
I Mohammedi1, J M Vedrinne, P Ceruse
1Department of Intensive Care, Pavillon G, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France.
Intensive Care Medicine
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Percutaneous tracheostomy is a common ICU procedure. While generally safe, this report details two rare but life-threatening cases of cellulitis, a serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Surgical Procedures
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Percutaneous tracheostomy is frequently performed at the bedside in intensive care units (ICUs) for ventilator-dependent patients.
- Clinical studies suggest it is simpler, faster, and safer than surgical tracheostomy, with a low incidence of infective complications due to snug cannula fit.