The tracheostomy tube is then placed over the guidewire on an obturator. Once placement is confirmed, the endotracheal tube is removed. Bronchoscopic guidance may be beneficial for the novice and ...

Patients who required endotracheal intubation for more than ... The following data were recorded: age, sex, SAPS II, FIO 2 before the tracheostomy, days in mechanical ventilation before the ...