PERCUTANEOUS DILATIONAL TRACHEOSTOMY: A CONCISE CLINICAL REVIEW

Authors

  • Fares G. Mouchantaf Interventional Pulmonary Fellow, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA.
  • Carla R. Lamb Director of Interventional Pulmonary, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA

Keywords:

PDT, Adverse events.

Abstract

Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) is a commonly performed procedure in any intensive care unit. We hope to provide a concise review of the basic anatomy, technique, indications, contraindications, and complications of PDT. PDT is now a long established procedure for most physicians caring for intensive care unit patients. Not all clinicians will be able to perform the procedure but everyone caring for these patients should be familiar with the technique, indications, and potential adverse effects.

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Published

2015-05-27

How to Cite

Mouchantaf, F. G., & Lamb, C. R. (2015). PERCUTANEOUS DILATIONAL TRACHEOSTOMY: A CONCISE CLINICAL REVIEW. Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine, 18(1). Retrieved from https://www.pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/87

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Review Article