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01-06-2009 | Editorial

Percutaneous Tracheostomy Coming of Age for the Neurointensivist?

Author: Dale Hoekema

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 3/2009

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In June 2009 it will be 24 years since the landmark article by New York’s Dr. Ciaglia was published in Chest regarding: “A New Simple Bedside Procedure; Elective Percutaneous Dilatation Tracheostomy” [1]. Since its introduction PT (Percutaneous Tracheostomy) has made an significant impact on the way we manage critical care patients particularly in today’s Neurocritical Care Units. …

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Title: Percutaneous Tracheostomy Coming of Age for the Neurointensivist?
Author: Dale Hoekema
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Humana Press Inc
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-009-9195-y

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