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. 2020 Jul;45(4):649-651.
doi: 10.1111/coa.13549. Epub 2020 Apr 26.

A framework for open tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients

Tony Jacob  1 , Abigail Walker  1 , Angelos Mantelakis  1 , Nicholas Gibbins  1 , Oliver Keane  2
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A framework for open tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients

Tony Jacob et al. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Jul.
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None declared.

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A, Planning steps recommended in the days and weeks prior to predicted tracheostomy. PPE = Personal Protective Equipment, COVID = novel Coronavirus‐19 (nCov19), ICU: Intensive Care Unit, B, Proposed checklist for the day of tracheostomy. HME = Heat and Moisture Exchanger, ETT: Endotracheal tube. C, Performance of critical steps in open tracheostomy once the trachea is exposed. PEEP = Positive End‐Expiratory Pressure, APL valve = Adjustable Pressure Limiting valve, CO2 = carbon dioxide, D, Care for the tracheostomy patient after procedure in critical care and beyond. SLT = Speech and Language Therapist
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