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World J Crit Care Med. Nov 9, 2021; 10(6): 345-354
Published online Nov 9, 2021. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v10.i6.345
Timing of tracheostomy in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients
Nwonukwuru Amadi, Radhika Trivedi, Nasim Ahmed
Nwonukwuru Amadi, Radhika Trivedi, Division of Trauma, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ 07754, United States
Nasim Ahmed, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Nepune, NJ 07754, United States
Author contributions: Amadi N conducted the initial screening of sources and wrote the manuscript; Trivedi R acquired additional sources, wrote and edited the manuscript; Ahmed N developed the research question, acquired additional sources, wrote and edited the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors involved in this study have no financial or non-financial conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Nasim Ahmed, MBBS, FACS, Professor, Chief, Director, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 State Route 33, Nepune, NJ 07754, United States. nasim.ahmed@hmhn.org
Received: June 28, 2021
Peer-review started: June 28, 2021
First decision: July 29, 2021
Revised: August 9, 2021
Accepted: October 27, 2021
Article in press: October 27, 2021
Published online: November 9, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: With the sudden onset coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), guidelines for patient care were rapidly evolving to protect both providers and patients. However, it has yet to be determined if performing tracheostomies earlier or later was more beneficial for outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. This review assesses studies that discuss the timing of tracheostomies in COVID-19 patients to establish appropriate guidelines for best patient outcomes.