Objective: Todiscuss the the effects, indications and protective measures of
tracheotomy for severe cases of 2019 novel corona virus disease(COVID-19)patients. Methods: A retrospectively analyze was conducted to explore the clinical data of ofCOVID-19 patients who received
tracheotomy in February to March 2020,descriptive statistics were used to analyze the indication of
tracheotomy, particularity of intraoperative treatment and protective measures. Results: A total of 4 cases were included in this article, 3 cases were successfully operated, 1 case of postoperative incision continuous
bleeding, there were not other complications and
nosocomial infection among the medical staff.the patient's condition was relieved in different degrees after the operation, who remain hospitalized. Conclusion:
Tracheotomy for severe cases of
COVID-19 can achieve certain curative effect, but the occurrence of
tracheotomy related complicationsand
nosocomial infection should be effectively controlled, and the risk benefit ratio of
tracheotomy should be carefully weighed before surgery.