Techniques of tracheostomy for intensive care unit patients |
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Authors: | D.G. Price MB BS FFARCS DRCOG |
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Affiliation: | Consultant Anaesthetist and Consultant in charge of Intensive Care, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading RG1 5AN |
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Abstract: | The author and his colleagues believe that the surgical technique used constructing a tracheostomy can have a profound effect on the safety and care of patients in the intensive care unit particularly in the first few days after the operation. The Bj?rk procedure is commended to the surgeons. |
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Keywords: | Surgery tracheostomy Intensive care management |
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