Original Article

Endotracheal Intubation Versus Tracheostomy

Authors: J M PERCHES M.D., D C GROSSKREUTZ M.D., T H CHUANG M.D.

Abstract

The authors have shown that endotracheal intubation may frequently meet the needs for which tracheostomy has been done. The procedure is recommended especially for circumstances requiring short periods of respiratory assistance, thereby eliminating prolonged hospitalization because of a tracheostomy wound. It is a safe procedure if attention is given to essential details.

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