Publications by authors named "Neus Sampietro"
Article Synopsis
- Early tracheotomy performed before day eight of mechanical ventilation may lead to shorter sedation times compared to late tracheotomy, based on a randomized controlled trial.
- The study included 489 ICU patients, with 245 in the early tracheotomy group and 244 in the late group, showing significant differences in sedation duration but similar mortality rates at 90 days.
- Although the early procedure resulted in more ventilator-free days and decreased ICU length of stay in the subset of patients accepted for tracheotomy, the study was not sufficiently powered to conclusively prove additional benefits.
