Abstract:

Objective: In this study we aimed to present the early complications of the percutaneous tracheotomies with Griggs technique in our intensive care unit. Materials and Methods: In this study, we investigated 103 patients. Percutaneous tracheostomy with Griggs method were performed to all patients. This study performed between 2010-2016. 37 male, 66 female patients were investigated. Normal tracheal and neck structural patients were selected for technique. There was also no hemostatic problem. Peroperative and postoperative complications were recorded. Results: Percutaneous tracheostomies were performed successfully in all patients.  Minor bleeding were seen on 6 patients, hypotension on 15 patients, wound infection on 1 patient. Pneumothorax, serious hypoxia and mortality were not seen during percutaneous tracheostomy. Conclusion: We conclude that percutaneous tracheostomy with Griggs technique is performed in a short time at the bedside and has a low complication ratio.

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