The aim of the present quality study is to examine the relationship between choice of tracheotomy procedure and complications in a neurocritically ill patient population at a single center. Secondary outcomes are the influence of clinician skill level (for PDTs), time from admission to tracheostomy, length of stay and time to decannulation.
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Number of patients with complications following tracheostomy
Timeframe: Up to 1 week after tracheostomy procedure
Number of patients with complications following tracheostomy - long term.
Timeframe: From 1 week up to 6 months after the tracheostomy procedure