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The Role of Tracheotomy and Timing of Weaning and Decannulation in Patients Affected by Severe COVID-19.

Cecilia BottiFrancesca LusettiStefano PeroniTommaso NeriAndrea CastellucciPierpaolo SalsiAngelo Ghidini
Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2020)
Since it is not possible to establish an optimal timing for performing tracheotomy, decision-making should be made on case-by-case basis. It should be adapted to the context of the pandemic, taking into account the availability of intensive care resources, potential risks for health care workers, and benefits for the individual patient.
Keyphrases
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