Aspiration of Fractured Tracheostomy Tube in a Prone Positioned COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Main Points• Percutaneous tracheostomy is usually a beneficial and safe procedure.• Fractures and aspiration of the tracheostomy tubes are rare but possible complications.• Tubes can be manufactured as single rather than two connected pieces.• Mechanical stress associated with prone positioning may have facilitated the fracture of tracheostomy tubes.