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Factors influencing timing for tracheostomy. For most patients with COVID-19 who show evidence of improvement and need for prolonged mechanical ventilation, the preponderance of benefit favors early tracheostomy on a timeline consistent with established critical care practices. COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019.
