Impact of early vs. late tracheostomy on weaning: a retrospective analysis.

Johannes Bickenbach, Michael Fries, V Offermanns, R Von Stillfried, Rolf Rossaint, Gabriella Marx, R. Dembinski

PubMed · 2011 · 37 citations · 0 references

Abstract

The length of weaning after tracheostomy is not affected by the timing. It seems beneficial to favour early tracheostomy in order to reduce the time of mechanical ventilation and its associated risks.