What percentage of mechanical ventilated patients has a tracheostomy tube place at some point?

a. 5% to 10%
b. 10% to 15%
c. 20% to 25%
d. 30% to 35%


ANS: A
Approximately 5% to 10% of patients receiving mechanical ventilation have a tracheotomy per-formed at some point.

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