Study examines outcomes of early vs. late tracheotomy for mechanically ventilated ICU patients
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
Adult ICU patients who received tracheotomy 6 to 8 days vs. 13 to 15 days after mechanical ventilation did not have a significant reduction in the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA.