The ultrasound neck imaging for tracheostomy study: A study prompting ultrasound screening prior to percutaneous tracheostomy procedures to improve patient outcomes

Abstract

A substantial proportion of patients exhibited pre-tracheal vessels. Front-of-neck ultrasonography has huge potential to identify these. Based on these data, we believe ultrasonography may be an effective screening tool for percutaneous tracheostomy procedures to reduce complications. Further research is required to study outcomes.