Delayed Tracheostomy After Cervical Fixation is Not Associated With Improved Outcomes: A Trauma Quality Improvement Program Analysis.

Emma M Kelly Andrew M FlemingEmily K LenartIsaac W HowleyPeter E FischerAndrew J KerwinDina M FilibertoSaskya Byerly

Published in: The American surgeon (2023)

In this TQIP study, delayed tracheostomy after OCF was associated with longer ICU LOS and increased morbidity without increased SSI. This supports the TQIP best practice guidelines recommending that tracheostomy should not be delayed for concern of increased SSI risk.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
mechanical ventilation
surgical site infection
intensive care unit
patient safety
primary care
acute respiratory distress syndrome
metabolic syndrome
clinical practice