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Vargas, Maria; Servillo, Giuseppe
Critical care (London, England), 06/2020, Letnik: 24, Številka: 1Journal Article
The use of tracheostomy can facilitate weaning from ventilation and potentially increase the availability of intensive care unit (ICU) beds 2. Key points of this three-step checklist are proper wearing of personal protective equipment and actions to reduce the risk of viral aerosolization like pushed down the endotracheal tube and keep it cuffed during the procedure. The three-step checklist for tracheostomy in critically ill COVID-19 patients is tailor-made to improve the safety and efficiency of a high-risk procedure for healthcare works.
