Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus open tracheostomy--a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.

Jackson Jer Kan Wu, Mu Shun Huang, Gau Jun Tang, Shin Chin Shih, Chih Chieh Yang, Wei Fong Kao, Min Huang, Chen Hsen Lee

PubMed · 2003 · 35 citations · 0 references

Abstract

The PDT appears to be a simple, safe and time-saving bedside procedure. It can be recommended when an elective tracheostomy is needed in a critical patient.