Publications by authors named "Paul G Maggio"
Modified percutaneous tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19.
Trauma Surg Acute Care Open
December 2020
Background: Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are at risk of developing hypoxic respiratory failure and often require prolonged mechanical ventilation. Indication and timing to perform tracheostomy is controversial in patients with COVID-19.
Methods: This was a single-institution retrospective review of tracheostomies performed on patients admitted for COVID-19 between April 8, 2020 and August 1, 2020 using a modified percutaneous tracheostomy technique to minimize hypoxia and aerosolization.