Open Surgical Tracheostomy in COVID 19 Patients and Their Outcomes During the Second Wave in India: Experience at a Tertiary Referral Centre.

Tracheostomy in COVID-19 is a debatable topic, with guidelines and recommendations evolving with every wave. Tracheostomy can help early weaning and potentially increase the availability of ICU beds. The aim of our study was to determine the outcomes of patients undergoing tracheostomy at different timings.