University Library
  • Login
A gateway to Melbourne's research publications
Minerva Access is the University's Institutional Repository. It aims to collect, preserve, and showcase the intellectual output of staff and students of the University of Melbourne for a global audience.
View Item 
  • Minerva Access
  • Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
  • Melbourne Medical School
  • Medicine and Radiology
  • Medicine and Radiology - Research Publications
  • View Item
  • Minerva Access
  • Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
  • Melbourne Medical School
  • Medicine and Radiology
  • Medicine and Radiology - Research Publications
  • View Item
JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Tracheostomy in the COVID-19 era: global and multidisciplinary guidance

    Thumbnail
    Citations
    Scopus
    Web of Science
    Altmetric
    48
    25
    Author
    McGrath, BA; Brenner, MJ; Warrillow, SJ; Pandian, V; Arora, A; Cameron, TS; Anon, JM; Martinez, GH; Truog, RD; Block, SD; ...
    Date
    2020-07-01
    Source Title
    The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
    Publisher
    ELSEVIER SCI LTD
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    McDonald, Christine
    Affiliation
    Medicine and Radiology
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Document Type
    Journal Article
    Citations
    McGrath, B. A., Brenner, M. J., Warrillow, S. J., Pandian, V., Arora, A., Cameron, T. S., Anon, J. M., Martinez, G. H., Truog, R. D., Block, S. D., Lui, G. C. Y., McDonald, C., Rassekh, C. H., Atkins, J., Qiang, L., Vergez, S., Dulguerov, P., Zenk, J., Antonelli, M. ,... Feller-Kopman, D. J. (2020). Tracheostomy in the COVID-19 era: global and multidisciplinary guidance. LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, 8 (7), pp.717-725. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30230-7.
    Access Status
    Access this item via the Open Access location
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/254540
    DOI
    10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30230-7
    Open Access URL
    https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC7228735?pdf=render
    Abstract
    Global health care is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the number of critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The requirement for relatively long periods of ventilation in those who survive means that many are considered for tracheostomy to free patients from ventilatory support and maximise scarce resources. COVID-19 provides unique challenges for tracheostomy care: health-care workers need to safely undertake tracheostomy procedures and manage patients afterwards, minimising risks of nosocomial transmission and compromises in the quality of care. Conflicting recommendations exist about case selection, the timing and performance of tracheostomy, and the subsequent management of patients. In response, we convened an international working group of individuals with relevant expertise in tracheostomy. We did a literature and internet search for reports of research pertaining to tracheostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplemented by sources comprising statements and guidance on tracheostomy care. By synthesising early experiences from countries that have managed a surge in patient numbers, emerging virological data, and international, multidisciplinary expert opinion, we aim to provide consensus guidelines and recommendations on the conduct and management of tracheostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Export Reference in RIS Format     

    Endnote

    • Click on "Export Reference in RIS Format" and choose "open with... Endnote".

    Refworks

    • Click on "Export Reference in RIS Format". Login to Refworks, go to References => Import References


    Collections
    • Minerva Elements Records [53102]
    • Medicine and Radiology - Research Publications [3320]
    Minerva AccessDepositing Your Work (for University of Melbourne Staff and Students)NewsFAQs

    BrowseCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects
    My AccountLoginRegister
    StatisticsMost Popular ItemsStatistics by CountryMost Popular Authors