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Predicting risk of tracheostomy after cardiac surgery: a decade of insights from nearly 10,000 patients.

Emily ShihGelareh RahimighazikalayehJ Michael DiMaioJohn J SquiersWilliam H RyanTimothy J George
Published in: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) (2024)
A risk prediction model for requiring tracheostomy after cardiac surgery is proposed in this study. A history of New York Heart Association III/IV, chronic lung disease, and myocardial infarction as well as undergoing valve surgeries were associated with increased risk of requiring a tracheostomy.
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