Compared with traditional surgical tracheostomy, which of the following are true about percuta-neous dilatational tracheostomy?

1. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy has a lower incidence of complications.
2. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is faster than traditional tracheostomy.
3. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy can be performed at the bedside.
4. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy does not require anterior neck dissection.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
Compared with the traditional surgical procedure, percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy is rapid with fewer complications from the surgical site and has a better cosmetic appearance after decannulation.

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