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Abstract
Percutaneous tracheostomy (PCT) facilitates easy, bedside insertion of a tracheostomy tube. The percutaneous approach to tracheostomy is used in some parts of the world. This is the first report of a PCT method, in Ireland. The percutaneous technique appears to have advantages over conventional, surgical tracheostomy.Mesh:
Year: 1993 PMID: 8300380 DOI: 10.1007/BF02996321
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ir J Med Sci ISSN: 0021-1265 Impact factor: 1.568