Author/Editor		Štupnik, Tomaž; Vidmar, Stanko; Srpčič, Matevž; Sok, Mihael
Title		Perkutana traheostomija - tehnike, zapleti in naše izkušnje
Translated title		Percutaneous tracheotomy - techniques, complications and our experience
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 77, št. 6-7
Publication year		2008
Volume		str. 453-60
Language		slo
Abstract		Background Tracheostomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in ICU patients. Four different techniques of percutaneous tracheostomy (PT): Ciaglia Blue Rhino, Griggs Guide Wire Dilating Forceps, PercuTwistTM and Translaryngeal Tracheostomy are now considered an excellent alternative to the surgical tracheostomy (ST). The most commonly cited advantages of the PT are the ease of the technique, the ability to perform the procedure at the bedside and consequently lowered costs. Conclusions Regardless of the PT technique, there is a learning curve and meticulous attention to technique and education is necessary to maintain the excellent safety record of PT ‐ comparable to ST.
Descriptors		TRACHEOSTOMY BRONCHOSCOPY