The Neurohospitalist
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The Neurohospitalist · Oct 2018
Trends in Tracheostomy After Stroke: Analysis of the 1994 to 2013 National Inpatient Sample.
Real-world data on long-term trends in the use of tracheostomy after stroke are limited. ⋯ Over the past 2 decades, tracheostomy use has increased among patients with stroke. This increase was associated with earlier placement, reduced in-hospital mortality, and lower rates of home discharge.