title: Is percutaneous tracheostomy the best method in the management of patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation?
abstract: Although percutaneous tracheostomy is a standardized procedure, rare major complications are still being evaluated and discussed. We describe a case of patient, with hemodynamic and respiratory stability, who displayed massive hemorrhage after 16 days of "Ciaglia Blue Rhino" tracheostomy. Unfortunately, neither prompt resuscitation maneuvers nor the surgical approach saved the life of patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, Piazza Italia 1, Teramo, Italy.
authors.forename: Duilio
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Divisi
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, Piazza Italia 1, Teramo, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stati
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, Piazza Italia 1, Teramo, Italy.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Vico
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of L'Aquila, "G. Mazzini" Hospital, Piazza Italia 1, Teramo, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Crisci
keywords: Complications; Indications; Percutaneous tracheostomy; Surgical tracheostomy