Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus open tracheostomy--a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy has gained popularity, but its superiority to open tracheostomy is unclear. The object of this study was to compare procedure time, complication, safety and cost-effect between the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) and the conventional open tracheotomy (OT). ⋯ The PDT appears to be a simple, safe and time-saving bedside procedure. It can be recommended when an elective tracheostomy is needed in a critical patient.