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