A Network Comparative Meta-analysis of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomies Using Anatomic Landmarks, Bronchoscopic, and Ultrasound Guidance Versus Open Surgical Tracheostomy.

Imran Hasan IftikharStephanie TengMathew SchimmelCrystal DuranAlejandro SardiShaheen Islam

Published in: Lung (2019)

The results of our network meta-analysis show that all tracheostomy techniques are comparable with respect to associated procedure-related complications, but all three percutaneous techniques take far less procedure time compared to the surgical tracheostomy.

Keyphrases

systematic review
minimally invasive
mechanical ventilation
meta analyses
ultrasound guided
magnetic resonance imaging
radiofrequency ablation
case control
risk factors
acute respiratory distress syndrome
computed tomography
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
drug induced