Safety and Putative Benefits of Tracheostomy Tube Placement in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience

Abstract

These data indicate that TT may result in a reduction in vasopressor and inotropic requirement. Data do not suggest increased major bleeding with placement of TT in patients on ECMO. The potential risk and benefits of inserting a TT in ECMO patients need further validation in prospective clinical studies.