Our tracheostomy experiences in intensive care; 103 cases

Journal Title: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3

Abstract

Objective: In this study we aimed to present the early complications of the percutaneous tracheotomies with Griggs technique in our intensive care unit.Materials and Methods: In this study , we investigated 103 patients. Percutaneous tracheostomy with Griggs method were performed to all patients. This study performed between 2010-2016. 37 male, 66 female patients were investigated. Normal tracheal and neck structurel patients were selected for technique. There were also no hemostatic problem. Peroperative and postoperative complications were recorded.Results: Percutaneous tracheostomies were performed succesfully in all patients.  Minör bleeding were seen on 6 patients,  hypotension on 15 patients, wound infection on 1 patient. Pneumothorax, serious hypoxia and mortality were not seen during percutaneous tracheostomy. Conclusion: We conclude that percutaneous tracheostomy with Griggs technique is performed in a short time at the bedside and has a low complication ratio.

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Fatma Koçyiğit, Serpil Bayındır

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  • EP ID EP423513
  • DOI 10.16899/gopctd.403178
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Fatma Koçyiğit, Serpil Bayındır (2018). Our tracheostomy experiences in intensive care; 103 cases. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE, 8(3), 197-200. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-423513