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A Prophylactic Approach to Ventilator Complications in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: The Role of Early Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy

by Muthiara Adlin Azzahra, Artha Wahyu Wardana, Indiane Putri Ningtias, and Mochamad Renaldi

Posted: October 6, 2025
Server: Preprints.org
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202510.0345.v1

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe condition that often necessitates prolonged mechanical ventilation, which carries a high risk of complications and increased mortality. This case report describes the successful application of an early percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in a 61-year-old male with severe ARDS due to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)-induced sepsis and type I respiratory failure. This case suggests that early PDT is a safe and effective way to reduce the risks of prolonged mechanical ventilation in severe ARDS patients, leading to a better recovery and shorter ICU stay.

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