Percutaneous tracheostomy in Costa Rican intensive care units: multicenter epidemiology, practices, and immediate complications
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 25, 2026
Published on: Jul 27, 2026
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