Early Versus Late Tracheostomy in Trauma Patients: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study of 5 Years ’ Data at a Single Institution in Korea

ConclusionsWe suggest that ET should be considered in trauma patients needing prolonged mechanical ventilation. Also, we recommend that surgeons perform tracheostomy as early as within 7  days after intubation to not only reduce the ventilation and ICU days but also prevent pneumonia without worrying about an increase in postoperative complications.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research