Percutaneous Tracheotomy: Is It Time to Reconsider Our Approach?

An Analysis of Time and Staff Utilization for Open Versus Percutaneous Tracheostomies

“…14,15 Those who argue for standard surgical tracheostomies also claim low complication rates. 6,8,10,13,16,17 The risk involved in transportation to the operating room is eliminated if the open procedure is done at the bedside. 9,13,14,18 Others studies claim that bedside open tracheostomies are more cost effective than percutaneous methods.…”

“…In addition, the procedure is done at the bedside, obviating the need for the transport of critically ill patients to the operating room 14,15 . Those who argue for standard surgical tracheostomies also claim low complication rates 6,8,10,13,16,17 . The risk involved in transportation to the operating room is eliminated if the open procedure is done at the bedside 9,13,14,18 .…”