Conclusions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, standard pathways and guidelines for
tracheostomy and tracheostomy care should be carefully reconsidered.
Additional measures should be taken to protect healthcare providers who
are at increased risk of infection. Special care must be taken in the
selection of patients for tracheostomy with consideration of delayed
timing for patients with COVID-19. While the landscape of care is
rapidly shifting, the above guidelines are intended to support safe and
effective clinical decision making during this challenging time.