Table 3 Complications developing in patients undergoing percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
Complications | All Patients (n = 103) | FOB (-) PDT (n = 51) | FOB (+) PDT (n = 52) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hypoxemia/Desaturation: | ||||
Yes: No: | 2(1.9%) 101(98.1%) | 1(2%) 50(98%) | 1(1.9%) 51(98.1%) | 0.748 |
Cardiac Arrytmia: | ||||
Yes: No: | 4(3.9%) 99(96.1%) | 2(3.9%) 49(96.1%) | 2(3.8%) 50(96.2%) | 0.684 |
Pneumothorax: | ||||
Yes: No: | 0(0%) 103(100%) | 0(0%) 51(100%) | 0(0%) 52(100%) | > 0.999 |
Pneumomediastinum: | ||||
Yes: No: | 0(0%) 103(100%) | 0(0%) 51(100%) | 0(0%) 52(100%) | > 0.999 |
Subcutaneous Emphysema: | ||||
Yes: No: | 1(1%) 102(99%) | 0(0%) 51(100%) | 1(1.9%) 51(98.1%) | 0.505 |
Bleeding: | ||||
Yes: No: | 5(4.9%) 98(95.1%) | 3(5.9%) 48(94.1%) | 2(3.8%) 50(96.2%) | 0.491 |