Review Article

Pitfalls in Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy Using the Ciaglia® One-Step Technique

Surgical tracheostomy was first described in 1909. Since then, it has become a standard procedure for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. More recently, bedside percutaneous tracheostomy has been shown to be as safe and effective as the surgical technique, but with the added advantage of also being technically straightforward and…