Earlier tracheostomies result in better patient outcomes

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 22:30 in Health & Medicine

A tracheostomy performed within the first seven days after a severe head injury results in better overall patient outcome, according to new research. This is especially true for patients who have a greater chance of surviving when admitted to the hospital.

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