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Intensivists Take the Tracheostomy Lead: The Bedside Imperative

sciencedirect.com November 4, 2025

The broader adoption of intensivist-led, bedside percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is the new standard of care in modern critical care. The evolution of PDT reflects the increasing procedural autonomy of intensivists... read more

Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy for COVID-19 Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation

journals.lww.com July 1, 2021

Patients with COVID-19 who survive the early days of MV experience severe and prolonged respiratory failure. An early modified percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) was safe for patients and healthcare providers and... read more

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