A standard tube versus the ultra-narrow Tritube® during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: a randomized trial comparing droplet spread, complications, and duration

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the efficacy and safety of the Tritube® and standard tube during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy.
• Conducted a randomized trial comparing both techniques
• Measured droplet spread and complication rates
• Assessed procedure duration for each technique
• The Tritube® resulted in fewer complications compared to the standard tube
• Procedure time was shorter with the Tritube®
• Reduced droplet contamination was observed with the Tritube®