Minimally-invasive tracheostomy (MIT): A care bundle for safety improvement in high-risk critically ill patients - 22/11/24

Abstract |
Background |
Detailed reports are scarce on minimally-invasive tracheostomy (MIT) techniques for critically ill patients with challenging anatomy or complex coagulopathies. In such high-risk patients, conventional percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) may lead to severe complications.
Methods |
Aiming to broaden the scope of MIT for patients previously excluded due to high risks, we developed a new care bundle (MIT technique), specifically designed for intensive care specialists. Our study examined the outcomes of MIT in 32 high-risk patients treated in an ICU of a University Hospital with specific focus on gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Results |
We have modified the conventional PDT technique by incorporating an initial skin incision, blunt dissection, diaphanoscopy-guided probe puncture, and continuous bronchoscopic monitoring. Our care bundle also introduces an anterolateral approach for tracheal entry, a significant advancement for patients with complex neck anatomy or dense vasculature, where an anterolateral trajectory avoids midline blood vessels. This enhanced method has proven to be safer than traditional PDT, with a notable absence of post-procedural hemorrhages, cannula misplacements, or infections.
Conclusion |
The use of our refined care bundle enabled swift minimally-invasive tracheostomy in high-risk patients without the occurrence of serious complications.
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Highlights |
• | Minimally invasive tracheostomy (MIT) in patients with pretracheal vasculature, atypical anatomy, or coagulation disorders. |
• | MIT involves a skin incision, tissue dissection, a probe puncture guided by diaphanoscopy, and bronchoscopic surveillance. |
• | The MIT approach is safe and can be performed without any complications. |
• | MIT is faster and more efficient with regard to deployment of medical and nursing staff than surgical tracheostomy. |
Keywords : Tracheostomy, Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy, Critical care, Mechanical ventilation
Abbreviations : aPTT, BMI, COVID-19, FiO2, G, hTS, ICU, INR, L, M, MIT, PDT, PEEP, PPSB, SEM, ST
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