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Early Percutaneous Tracheotomy Versus Prolonged Intubation of Mechanically Ventilated Patients After Cardiac Surgery

Jean-Louis Trouillet, MD; Charles-Edouard Luyt, MD, PhD; Marguerite Guiguet, PhD et al Annals of Internal Medicine, 2011, 154 : 373-383

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Early tracheostomy has a number of perported benefits.  The ability to reduce sedation, improve mobility at an early stage and have patients contribute to discussions on their care are all attractive.  However, debate remains as to whether or not early tracheostomy improves hard...


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