Journal article
Association of Tracheostomy With Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Health Care Professionals
Abstract
Importance: Approximately 5% to 15% of patients with COVID-19 require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and, at times, tracheostomy. Details regarding the safety and use of tracheostomy in treating COVID-19 continue to evolve.
Objective: To evaluate the association of tracheostomy with COVID-19 patient outcomes and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among health care professionals (HCPs).
Authors
Staibano P; Levin M; McHugh T; Gupta M; Sommer DD
Journal
JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Vol. 147, No. 7, pp. 646–655
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
July 1, 2021
DOI
10.1001/jamaoto.2021.0930
ISSN
2168-6181