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World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Methodology

A technical modification for percutaneous tracheostomy: prospective case series study on one hundred patients

Authors: Joao B Rezende-Neto, Argenil J Oliveira, Mario P Neto, Fernando A Botoni, Sandro B Rizoli

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe a technical modification of percutaneous tracheostomy that combines principles of the Percu Twist™ and the Griggs-Portex® methods in a reusable kit. One hundred patients underwent the procedure. There were no false passage, tube misplacement, or deaths related to the procedure. There were two minor bleedings managed conservatively. The technical modification described in this study is safe and simple to execute.
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Metadata
Title
A technical modification for percutaneous tracheostomy: prospective case series study on one hundred patients
Authors
Joao B Rezende-Neto
Argenil J Oliveira
Mario P Neto
Fernando A Botoni
Sandro B Rizoli
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-6-35

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