Guidelines for Tracheostomy From the Korean Bronchoesophagological Society

Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov;13(4):361-375. doi: 10.21053/ceo.2020.00353. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Abstract

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society appointed a task force to develop a clinical practice guideline for tracheostomy. The task force conducted a systematic search of the Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, and KoreaMed databases to identify relevant articles, using search terms selected according to key questions. Evidence-based recommendations for practice were ranked according to the American College of Physicians grading system. An external expert review and a Delphi questionnaire were conducted to reach a consensus regarding the recommendations. Accordingly, the committee developed 18 evidence-based recommendations, which are grouped into seven categories. These recommendations are intended to assist clinicians in performing tracheostomy and in the management of tracheostomized patients.

Keywords: Clinical Guideline; Tracheostomy; Tracheotomy.

Publication types

  • Review