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Safety and efficacy of tracheotomy for critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan: a case series of 14 patients.
Aodeng, Surita; Wang, Weiqing; Chen, Yu; Feng, Guodong; Wang, Jian; Lv, Wei; Yang, Hua; Ding, Xin; Song, Kaicheng; Zhao, Sirui; Liu, Jiazhen; Zhang, Shuyang; Gao, Zhiqiang.
  • Aodeng S; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Wang W; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Chen Y; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Feng G; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Wang J; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Lv W; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Yang H; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Ding X; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Song K; Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Zhao S; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Liu J; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Zhang S; Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
  • Gao Z; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ; 58(4): 745-751, 2020 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-780370
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic. Critically ill patients often require prolonged intubation for mechanical ventilation to support breathing; thus, the artificial airway must be managed by tracheotomy. Therefore, studies exploring appropriate and safe methods for tracheotomy that minimize the risks of nosocomial transmission are important.

METHODS:

A retrospective analysis of the clinical characteristics of 14 critically ill patients with COVID-19, who underwent bedside tracheotomy from March to April 2020 was conducted to summarize the indications for tracheotomy and key points related to personal protective equipment and surgical procedures.

RESULTS:

All 14 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 and were critically ill. All tracheotomies were performed in the late phase of the infection course. The interval between the infection and tracheotomy was 33 days, and the median interval between intubation and tracheotomy was 25.5 days. The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction results of secretions from the operative incision and inside the tracheotomy tube were negative. Twelve patients improved after tracheotomy, with SpO2 levels maintained above 96%. One patient died of progressive respiratory failure; another patient died of uncontrolled septic shock. No medical staff who participated in the tracheotomy was infected.

CONCLUSIONS:

Tracheotomy in critically ill patients with COVID-19 who meet the indications for tracheotomy potentially represents a safer approach to manage the airway and help improve the treatment outcomes. A tracheotomy performed in the late phase of the disease has a relatively low risk of infection. Adherence to key steps in the tracheotomy procedure and donning adequate personal protection will help medical staff avoid infection.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Tracheotomy / Infection Control / Coronavirus Infections / Airway Management / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ejcts

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Tracheotomy / Infection Control / Coronavirus Infections / Airway Management / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg Journal subject: Cardiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ejcts