Publications by authors named "Erika Pirini"
Article Synopsis
- Patients with poor-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) often need long-term mechanical ventilation and may require tracheostomy to aid recovery; percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is the preferred method despite potential risks.
- A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of PDT on cerebral, hemodynamic, and respiratory variables, as well as complications and outcomes in SAH patients undergoing early tracheostomy after aneurysm treatment.
- The findings showed a temporary increase in intracranial pressure during PDT, especially in patients with higher therapy intensity, but complications were low, possibly due to a dedicated "tracheo-team" following strict protocols.
Unlabelled: . The tracheo-team in the management of intracranic pressure during a dilatative tracheostomy in severe head trauma: the impact of a checklist.
Introduction: Percutaneous dilatative tracheostomy (PDT) is a common technique in neurosurgical intensive care.