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TracMan Trial Findings — FRCA Final MCQ

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TracMan trial: early vs late tracheostomy. Main finding?

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Correct answer: B — No mortality benefit; early may reduce sedation requirements

TracMan (2013): no significant mortality difference between early (≤4 days) and late (>10 days). Early associated with reduced sedation requirements. Many late patients extubated before needing tracheostomy. Practice is individualised.

Reference: TracMan – 2013; ICS – 2023 – Tracheostomy guidelines