Real-time ultrasound-guided laryngeal mask assisted percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in critically ill patients: a randomized controlled trial

The study demonstrated that real-time ultrasound-guided LMA-assisted PDT had shorter procedure time, reduced equipment damage, lower costs, and was associated with lower complications when compared to the bronchoscopy-guided technique. These findings suggest that ultrasound guidance can enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PDT procedures.