Tracheostomy in otorhinolaryngology education and training programs: A Japanese nationwide survey

Surgical airway management is one of the most effective techniques for safe airway management. Within the training programs relating to knowledge and skills required by otorhinolaryngologists, tracheostomy and postoperative management are important items that must be fully understood by airway surgeons. We performed a nationwide survey to identify problems within tracheostomy and postoperative management in Japan in order to establish practical and safe guidelines for surgical airway management.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research