Early versus Delayed Tracheostomy in Mechanically  Ventilated Patients: Effects on Intensive Care Unit Stay,  Ventilator days and Mortality

Mohammad Ishaq Durrani, Asmatullah, Ahmad Shah, Zarmeena Sarwar, Bashir Ahmed, Habibullah

Early versus Delayed Tracheostomy in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Effects on Intensive Care Unit Stay, Ventilator days and Mortality

Authors

Mohammad Ishaq Durrani, Asmatullah, Ahmad Shah, Zarmeena Sarwar, Bashir Ahmed, Habibullah

Keywords:

Tracheostomy, Mechanical ventilation, Intensive care unit stay, Ventilator days, Mortality

Abstract

Background: Tracheostomy is commonly performed in mechanically ventilated patients to facilitateairway management and weaning. However, the optimal timing of tracheostomy remains controversial, particularly regarding its impact on ICU outcomes and mortality.

References

Deng H, Fang Q, Chen K. Early versus late tracheostomy in critically ill patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled

trials j Crit Care. 2021;67:158–165.

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Published

2026-05-05

How to Cite

Mohammad Ishaq Durrani, Asmatullah, Ahmad Shah, Zarmeena Sarwar, Bashir Ahmed, Habibullah. (2026). Early versus Delayed Tracheostomy in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Effects on Intensive Care Unit Stay, Ventilator days and Mortality . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(1), 2152–2156. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1845