Tracheostomy and mortality in patients with severe burns: a nationwide observational study - Tsuchiya A, Yamana H, Kawahara T, Tsutsumi Y, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Yasunaga H.

BACKGROUND: Tracheostomy is often performed in patients with severe burns who are undergoing prolonged mechanical ventilation. However, the appropriate timing of tracheostomy and its effect on mortality remain unknown. The aim of this study was to determin...

Source: SafetyLit - July 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news