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Tracheostomy Practices in Adult Intensive Care Units: A Multicentre Study in Izmir

NCT07404592 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-02-11

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Summary

The primary objective of this study was to determine the point prevalence of tracheostomy in adult intensive care units (ICUs) in Izmir and to evaluate indications, techniques, complications, timing, and short-term outcomes. This multicentre, descriptive point-prevalence study was conducted across seven adult ICUs on September 8, 2025. The study aimed to provide observational data on how tracheostomy is managed in a real-world clinical setting, focusing on the decision-making process and clinical characteristics associated with patient mortality

Conditions

  • Tracheostomy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Tracheostomy

The application of surgical or percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (Griggs guidewire dilating forceps or Ciaglia single-dilator techniques) for indications such as prolonged mechanical ventilation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir City Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-08
Primary Completion
2025-10-08
Completion
2025-10-08

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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