Evolution of tracheostomy practices after the COVID-19 pandemic: The fast lane in the post-COVID era

The post-COVID era was associated with earlier interdisciplinary engagement and tracheostomy placement without improvement in short- or long-term mortality. These findings suggest a pandemic-driven change in airway management practices. The COVID-19 pandemic may have sensitized healthcare providers, leading to earlier involvement in tracheostomy decision-making, but long-term effects are yet to be determined.