Elective tracheostomy during COVID-19 outbreak: to whom, when, how? Early experience from Venice, Italy
ConclusionWe suggest to wait at least 14 days to perform tracheostomy. In patients with SOFA score > 6 and D dimer > 4, tracheostomy should not be performed or should be postponed. Optimized procedures and enhanced personal protective equipment can make the tracheostomy safe and beneficial in COVID-19 patients.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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