Tracheostomy, ventilatory wean, and decannulation in COVID-19 patients.

Chrysostomos Tornari Pavol SurdaArunjit TakharNikul AminAlison DinhamRachel HardingDavid A RanfordSally K ArcherDuncan WyncollStephen TricklebankImran AhmadRicard SimoAsit Arora

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

Higher FiO2 at tracheostomy and higher pre-tracheostomy peak cough flow are associated with increased delay in COVID-19 tracheostomy patient decannulation. These finding comprise the most comprehensive report of COVID-19 tracheostomy decannulation to date and will assist service planning for future peaks of this pandemic.

Keyphrases

sars cov
coronavirus disease
mechanical ventilation
healthcare
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
mental health
intensive care unit
case report