A Protocol for Performing Tracheostomy in Patients with COVID-19

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traqueostomía, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, protocolo.

Abstract

Introduction: Surgeons can play a valuable role in performing tracheostomy, as a support for critical care teams during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To design a protocol for performing the tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19.

Methods: A descriptive study was carried out, during the period from March to December 2020, at Comandante Manuel Fajardo Rivero Hospital, in Santa Clara City, Villa Clara Province. The following theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis and inductive-deductive; as well as empirical ones: documentary analysis, nominal group and criteria of specialists for the evaluation of the designed product.

Results: The protocol was structured into title, purpose, institutional organizational norms, indications, procedure of action and evaluation. According to the criteria of the specialists consulted, the designed protocol is pertinent, feasible and valid.

Conclusions: For the design of the protocol, it was essential to apply and adapt, carefully, the best existing evidence on tracheostomy performance. Its structure allows to provide the best care to the patient with COVID-19 while protecting the surgical team.

Keywords: tracheostomy; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; protocol.

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Josué Fuentes Rojas, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Especialista de I Grado en Cirugía General. Profesor Auxiliar

Julio Roberto Betancourt Cervantes, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Doctor en Ciencias. Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía General. Profesor Titular.

Daniel Torres Toledo, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Residente de 3er. año de Cirugía General

Delio Flores Pérez, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Especialista de I Grado en Cirugía General. Asistente

Isnay Arbelo Hernández, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía General. Profesor Auxiliar

Nayda Yoanka Rodríguez Quesada, Hospital Cmdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero, Villa Clara

Especialista de I Grado en Cirugía General. Asistente

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Published

2021-09-23

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Fuentes Rojas J, Betancourt Cervantes JR, Torres Toledo D, Flores Pérez D, Arbelo Hernández I, Rodríguez Quesada NY. A Protocol for Performing Tracheostomy in Patients with COVID-19. Rev. Cub. Cir. [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 23 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];60(3). Available from: https://revcirugia.sld.cu/index.php/cir/article/view/1090

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Vol. 60 No. 3 (2021): Julio - Septiembre

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