Percutaneous tracheostomy.
Elective tracheostomy is commonly performed on patients in intensive care units who require assisted ventilation for more than 1-2 weeks. Percutaneous dilatational techniques have recently been developed which allow tracheostomies to be performed at the bedside. These compare favourably with conventional techniques.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds General Infirmary.
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D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D013511:Minor Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D013997:Time Factors; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*