Mortality associated with tracheostomy complications in the United States: 2007 –2016

ConclusionsTracheostomy ‐related complications were implicated in the deaths of a significant number of individuals. Several demographic groups had increased likelihood of tracheostomy‐related mortality. Future research is necessary to develop targeted interventions to decrease harm.Level of EvidenceNALaryngoscope, 2018 (Source: The Laryngoscope)

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