The Effect of Tracheostomy Timing on Clinical Outcomes in Children

• Published in: Çocuk acil ve yoğun bakım Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 111 - 116
• Main Authors: Besci, Tolga, Ak, Tuğçe, Özdemir, Göktuğ, Evren, Gültaç, Arslan, Gazi, Duman, Murat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi 01.08.2023
• Subjects: pediatric intensive care unit; tracheostomy; ventilator associated pneumonia

Introduction:Optimal timing for tracheostomy in children is not well defined. Our aim is to examine the pre-tracheostomy morbidities, indications and association of early tracheostomy on clinical outcomes.Methods:This retrospective cohort study included all patients who underwent tracheostomy in the...