doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.01914.x.
Evaluation of a new percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy set apparatus
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- PMID: 11531672
- DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.01914.x
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Evaluation of a new percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy set apparatus
Anaesthesia.
2001 Sep.
Abstract
Percutaneous tracheostomy is a well established technique used primarily to assist weaning from mechanical ventilation on many intensive care units. We report our experiences of a total of 36 procedures performed with the new Blue Rhino Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set developed by Ciaglia. The technique was successful in all cases and was simpler and quicker to perform than with the earlier Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy set. Difficulties were encountered when using Shiley tracheostomy tubes. Significant complications included one posterior wall tear and one tracheal cartilage ring fracture.
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Posterior tracheal wall perforation with the Blue Rhino tracheostomy set.Anaesthesia. 2002 Jan;57(1):89-90. Anaesthesia. 2002. PMID: 11843753 No abstract available.
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Overcoming difficulties with percutaneous tracheostomy.Anaesthesia. 2002 Feb;57(2):204. Anaesthesia. 2002. PMID: 11871962 No abstract available.
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Posterior tracheal wall tear with PercuTwist.Anaesthesia. 2002 May;57(5):507-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2002.262612.x. Anaesthesia. 2002. PMID: 11966563 No abstract available.