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ArticleAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England2021

Safe surgical tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19: key clinical considerations.

A Maity, H Panesar, P Kajekar, P Singh, J Panesar

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Article in Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

A MaityDepartment of Otolaryngology, Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, UK.
H PanesarDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, Nobles Hospital, Braddan, Isle of Man.
P KajekarDepartment of Anaesthetics, Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, UK.
P SinghDepartment of Otolaryngology, Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, UK.
J PanesarDepartment of Otolaryngology, Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, UK.
Luton and Dunstable Hospital · GBLuton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · GBNoble’s Hospital · IM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Surgical tracheostomy is a high aerosol-generating procedure that is an essential aid to the recovery of patients who are critically ill with COVID-19 pneumonia. We present a single-centre case series of 16 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia who underwent tracheostomy. We recommend that the patient selection criteria for achieving a favourable outcome should be based on fraction of inspired oxygen together with prone-position ventilation. As with any challenging situation, the importance of effective communication is paramount. The critical modifications in the surgical steps are clearly explained. Timely tracheostomy also leads to an earlier freeing up of ventilator space during a period of a rapidly escalating pandemic. The outcomes in terms of swallow and speech function were also assessed. The study has also helped to remove the anxiety around open a tracheostomy in patients who are COVID-19 positive.

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AdultAgedAirway ExtubationCOVID-19FemaleHumansInfection ControlInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalMaleMiddle AgedN95 RespiratorsPersonal Protective EquipmentRespiration, ArtificialSARS-CoV-2TracheostomyTreatment OutcomeCOVID-19FiO2 in tracheostomyProned ventilation in tracheostomySurgical tracheostomyTracheostomy

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PMID33559561
PMCPMC9773852
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