Historically, placement of a tracheostomy tube is reserved for when patients hav

Historically, placement of a tracheostomy tube is reserved for when patients have needed an artificial airway for longer than 14-21 days or the need for airway protection long-term is anticipated. However, with the surge in critically ill patients due to COVID-19, there is some evidence to suggest that earlier placement (< 7 days) of a tracheostomy is not only beneficial to the patient, but also in managing ICU resource capacity. TASK: Please use the following prompts to guide your post. Are there downfalls to placing a trach too soon? Please review the literature on this subject and reflect on your own experiences. For our neo/peds RTs, you do not have to focus on COVID, as this can occur in various disease processes. Criteria for Success: Read the discussion prompts then explore the peer-reviewed literature on the subject Develop a strong assessment of the literature coupled with your own professional experiences to formulate an initial response to the prompt: You must post first before seeing the work of others. Your initial post should be 125-150