Cir Cir
-
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
[Bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy. A safe technique in intensive care].
When compared with conventional surgery, bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy has demonstrated some advantages. We compare the results obtained with bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy performed by Intensive Care Unit personnel with those of conventional surgery. ⋯ Bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy is a versatile and safe alternative for conventional tracheostomy when performed in Intensive Care Unit by personnel with expertise and appropriate training.
-
sequential measurement of intra-abdominal pressure is of paramount importance for an early detection and appropriate therapeutic management of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. ⋯ the intra-abdominal pressure catheter device is a safe and reliable instrument for measuring intra-abdominal pressure.