NCT07404592

Tracheostomy Practices in Adult Intensive Care Units: A Multicentre Study in Izmir

TRACHEOSTOMY PRACTICES IN ADULT INTENSIVE CARE UNITS IN IZMIR, TURKEY: A MULTICENTRE POINT-PREVALENCE STUDY

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Izmir City Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The primary objective of this study was to determine the point prevalence of tracheostomy in adult intensive care units (ICUs) in Izmir and to evaluate indications, techniques, complications, timing, and short-term outcomes. This multicentre, descriptive point-prevalence study was conducted across seven adult ICUs on September 8, 2025. The study aimed to provide observational data on how tracheostomy is managed in a real-world clinical setting, focusing on the decision-making process and clinical characteristics associated with patient mortality

Detailed description

This investigation was designed as a multicentre, descriptive point-prevalence study. On the specified prevalence day, all patients aged 18 years and older who had previously undergone tracheostomy using either surgical or percutaneous techniques in participating centers were included. The data collection process involved: * Documentation of ICU structural characteristics, including bed capacity and annual tracheostomy volumes. * Systematic recording of patient demographics, comorbidities, tracheostomy indications, and the specific techniques used (e.g., Griggs guidewire dilating forceps, Ciaglia single-dilator, or surgical tracheostomy). * Assessment of early and post-procedural complications. * Evaluation of the time interval from endotracheal intubation to the tracheostomy procedure and identifying reasons for any delays. * A 30-day follow-up to assess mortality outcomes for all included patients.

Conditions

• Tracheostomy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Tracheostomy	The application of surgical or percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (Griggs guidewire dilating forceps or Ciaglia single-dilator techniques) for indications such as prolonged mechanical ventilation

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-08
• Primary completion: 2025-10-08
• Completion: 2025-10-08
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)