The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urgent Awake Tracheotomies in Adults
Ozlem Yagiz Agayarov,
Ilker Burak Arslan,
Murat Gumussoy
et al.
Abstract:Objective
This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urgent awake tracheotomies (UATs) in adults in a reference center.
Methodology
During the pandemic (between March 2020 and May 2022) and before the pandemic (between January 2018 and March 2020), medical charts of patients who underwent UATs were reviewed. The analysis focused on demographic characteristics, indications, COVID-19 positivity status, surgical procedures, and complications.
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