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Abstract: Current percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) exposes clinicians to respiratory pathogens, increasing infection risks. Roboticizing PDT can reduce these risks but requires precise ...

According to the American Thoracic Society, “Both tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes increase the chance of pneumonia.” ...

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Invasive devices are routinely used in the care of critically ill patients. Although they are often essential components of patient care, devices such as intravascular catheters, endotracheal tubes, ...

Tracheostomy improves the quality of life for people who need ongoing help with breathing. Endotracheal intubation is the main alternative to cricothyrotomy and tracheostomy. This technique ...

A tracheostomy tube might be placed in an operating room or intensive care unit for emergency airway access or to replace a breathing tube that’s inserted into your mouth. Endotracheal tubes ...

If a person is unable to breathe on their own after 14 days, they may need to undergo a tracheostomy. This is done by making an incision in the neck and passing a tube into the trachea through the ...

Background: Tracheal stenosis is a major complication of tracheostomy. Accordingly, anesthesiologists tend to select a smaller endotracheal tube (ETT) than usual for patients with a prior tracheostomy ...