Utilization and outcomes of tracheostomies in the intensive care unit in Iceland in 2007-2020: A descriptive study.

Eyrun A KristinsdottirKristinn SigvaldasonSigurbergur KarasonRannveig J JonasdottirRegina BodvarsdottirOddur OlafssonGeir TryggvasonTomas GudbjartssonMartin Ingi Sigurdsson

Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2022)

We describe a whole-nation practice of tracheostomies. A notable finding is the relatively low rate of extubation attempts prior to tracheostomy insertion. Future work should focus on standardization of assessing the need for tracheostomy and the role of extubation attempts prior to tracheostomy placement.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
cardiac surgery
healthcare
primary care
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
current status
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue