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Considerations about Timing to Perform Elective Tracheostomies in Patients Hospitalized in COVID-19 Units
Department of Surgery, Thoracic Surgery Unit, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
Intensive Care Units, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
- 1 Department of Surgery, Thoracic Surgery Unit, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
- 2 Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
- 3 Intensive Care Units, Hospital de Clínicas Complex, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
Surgical Science·Volume 11 (2020)·Pages 237–241·Published 10 September 2020·DOI10.4236/ss.2020.119026
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Abstract
Since the beginning of the pandemic caused by the new Coronavirus (SARS- CoV-2), critically ill patients care has been challenging. It is necessary to perform the best available practice and protect the health team, preserving human resources and rationalizing costs. Changes in tracheostomies institutional protocols are necessary according to each health care services reality. This is particular important in developing countries. The aim of this study is to establish a practical and sucint guideline to minimize controversies regarding the proper timing to perform elective tracheostomies in critically ill coronavirus infected patients.
KeywordsTracheostomyIntensive Care UnitsCoronavirus Infections
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