Anesthesiological and Respiratory Specialties of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomies

The ideal form of ventilation during PDT should allow oxygenation and ventilation of the intensive care patient on the one hand and ensure permanent endoscopic control of PDT on the other. Various ventilation methods and anesthesia options for PDT are described in detail in this chapter. The usual endoscopy procedures as well as the special feature of lumen reduction in endotracheal tubes through flexible endoscopes, Intermittent Positive …