‘Early tracheostomy in severe COVID-19 patients will help’

Experts say it can save lung of critically-ill person

Doctors at MIOT International have found that early tracheostomy in young patients diagnosed with severe COVID-19 was key for better outcomes. According to a press release, the hospital said that COVID-19 causes reduction in the elasticity of the lungs. This would result in an increased build-up of carbon dioxide in the body, leading to poor outcome for COVID-19. It has been observed that the severity of COVID-19 was more common in persons in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Research papers published in international journals pointed towards an unique approach - early tracheostomy, and experts recommend tracheostomy over ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to save the lung when a critically-ill patient is at the cusp of retaining carbon dioxide.