Impact of early tracheostomy on resource utilization and patient outcomes in trauma ICU patients: A retrospective cohort study from southern India
Implementing an early tracheostomy protocol for trauma patients in the ICU is associated with a decreased incidence of VAP, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and shorter ICU LOS while maintaining consistent ICU and hospital outcomes. The adoption of a standardized approach to perform early tracheostomy helps in improving resource utilization and patient outcomes in trauma patients.
Authors
- Nahima Akthar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4638-3444)
- Rajesh Kamath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7268-9159)
- Tarushree Bari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6108-4426)
- Sandesh Kini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6250-2968)
- Vishwajeet Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6570-1292)
- Sanjeev Deshpande (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9399-1074)
- Gavi Salimath
- Gabriela Gomes Cardoso Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1485-8062)
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334938
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00