INTRODUCTION To evaluate and compare the peri-operative and postoperative complications of the two most frequently used percutaneous tracheostomy techniques, namely guide wire dilating forceps (GWDF) and Ciaglia Blue Rhino (CBR). METHODS A sequential cohort study with comparison of short-term and long-term peri-operative and postoperative complications was performed in the intensive care unit...

Patient was sedated with fentanyl and midazolam. Oral cavity and pharynx were locally anesthetized with lidocaine. The ET tube was withdrawn as tube cuff was placed between vocal cords using bronchoscope. Angiocath was inserted between the first and second tracheal cartilages and a guidewire was inserted through it.. The angiocath was then withdrawn and dilator was guided to trachea.. During in...

BACKGROUND Although the standard tracheostomy described in 1909 by Jackson has been extensively used in critical patients, a more simple procedure that can be performed at the bedside is needed. Since 1957 several different types of percutaneous tracheostomy technique have been described. The purpose of the present study was to compare two bedside percutaneous tracheostomy techniques: percutane...