title: Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy techniques.
abstract: In summary, PDT is a bedside procedure that can be performed with very low morbidity by skilled practitioners. Established methods are undergoing constant evolution and we hope that technical adjuncts are improving patient safety. Evaluation of procedural modifications will require evaluation in randomized clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1901 Perdido Street, Suite 3205, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. bdeboi@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: Bennett P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: deBoisblanc
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002404:Catheterization; D000075202:Contraindications; D004106:Dilatation; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000379:methods*