Comparative effectiveness of ultrasound-guided and anatomic landmark percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kun-Te Lin Yung-Shuo KaoChun-Wen ChiuChi-Hsien LinChu-Chung ChouPei-You HsiehYan-Ren Lin

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Compared with LT, real-time UGT increases first-pass success and decreases complications. However, UGT was not associated with a significant reduction in the major bleeding rate. The total tracheostomy placement time comparison between UGI and LT was inconclusive.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
mechanical ventilation
fine needle aspiration
atrial fibrillation
risk factors
acute respiratory distress syndrome