Objectives::Determine variability in intra- and post-operative management of tracheostomies (trachs) at our institution as existing literature suggests that trachs are a frequent trigger for airway-related emergencies. Catalyze the development of an institution-wide protocols for trach care.Methods::A 39-question online survey was sent to 55 providers who perform open and percutaneous trachs at three of the hospitals within our large, urban, academic medical center. These providers were identified by surveillance of the operating room schedules for 1 year.Results::The survey was completed by 40 of the 53 eligible providers (75.5%). Response rate by question varied. Respondents included members of all departments that perform trachs at our institution (Otorhinolaryngology, Trauma Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology).While most responses demonstrated uniformity in practice, notable variations included the following: 80% of percutaneous trach providers stated that morbid obesity was not a contraindication to performing a trach outside of the operating room ( n = 20) while 58% of open trach providers stated that morbid obesity was a contraindication; only 35% of open trach providers perform a Bjork flap ( n = 350). The survey also identified significant variability in practice with regards to timing of trach suture removal. Discussion::Lack of uniformity was identified in several practices related to intra- and post-operative tracheostomy care. Results did, however, trend toward consensus in many areas. The results are being used to establish a more consistent approach to tracheostomy management across our institution to ensure standardization of practice amidst the rapidly evolving practices of trach placement.Implications for practice::With ongoing evolution in the methods of trach placement and its management, the concepts put forth here will be a resource for health care providers at other institutions to consider intra-institutional analysis and establishment of practice standardization.

Open tracheostomy;Percutaneous tracheostomy;Quality improvement;Risk reduction;Standardization

Henry Laura E.;Paul Ellen A.;Atkins Joshua H.;Martin Niels D.;Chalian Ara A.;Rassekh Christopher H.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, PA, USA;Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, PA, USA;Department of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, PA, USA

世界耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志（英文）

[1]Henry Laura E.;Paul Ellen A.;Atkins Joshua H.;Martin Niels D.;Chalian Ara A.;Rassekh Christopher H.-.Institutional analysis of intra- and post-operative tracheostomy management for risk reduction)[J].世界耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志（英文）,2022(04):370-377

tracheostomies,trachs,Catalyze,trach,Otorhinolaryngology,Pulmonology,contraindication,Bjork

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