Bedside percutaneous tracheostomy: A retrospective comparison of griggs’ forceps,percutwist, and single dilator as ciaglia dilational tracheostomy Yatakbasi perkütan trakeostomi;griggs’ forceps, percutwist ve ciaglia dilatasyonel trakeostomi yöntemlerinin retrospektif karsilastirilmasi

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the three different techniques of percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy (PDT) with Griggs’ forceps (Portex), PercuTwist (Rüsch) and Single Dilator as Ciaglia (Portex) with respect to their advantages (timing, intubation device) and the complications of tracheostomy in the intensive care unit (ICU). Material and Method: We performed 197 procedures of Griggs, PercuTwist, and single dilator mode percutaneous tracheostomy under general anesthesia, using a disposable percutaneous tracheostomy kit, in our clinic in the period from 2001 to 2013. The study evaluated intubation times, intubation equipment used, procedure durations, and complications.Results: No significant difference was determined in distribution in terms of the patients’ mean age and gender, and intubation device (p>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in complication rates, procedure durations, and intubation time for the three techniques (p>0.05). Conclusion: Percutaneous dilation tracheostomy applied with any of the three techniques is shown to be equally effective and safe.