Endotracheal intubation versus Tracheostomy a comparison
| Tracheostomy | Endotracheal intubation |
| Reduced need for sedation | Patient needs to be sedated |
| Not so easy | Easier & Quicker |
| Virtually no damage to glottis | Danger of damage to glottis |
| Reduction of dead space | Dead space reduction not appreciable |
| Tolerated well for long periods | Patients dont tolerate ET tubes for long periods |
| Weaning easy | Weaning not so easy after prolonged intubation |
| Requires skill | Skill can be easily learnt by practice |
| Bleeding & wound infections common | Virtually no bleeding |
| Humidification of inspired air a must | Humidification of inspired air is not a must |
| Scar formation + | No scar formation |
| Low risk of improper placement of tube | Risk of improper tube placement is rather high |
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