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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Meta-Analysis.

André L N GobattoBruno Adler Maccagnan Pinheiro BesenMino CestariPaolo PelosiLuiz M S Malbouisson
Published in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2018)
The ultrasound-guided PDT seems to be safe and it is comparable to the bronchoscopy-guided PDT regarding the major and minor procedural-related or clinical complications. It also seems to reduce the minor complications when compared to the anatomical landmark-guided PDT.
Keyphrases
  • ultrasound guided
  • photodynamic therapy
  • fine needle aspiration
  • risk factors
  • intensive care unit
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation