After adjustment for covariates, weaning was more successful with the tracheostomy collar than with pressure support (hazard ratio, 1.43; 95% confidence interval, 1.03 - 1.98; P = .033.) ...

A tracheostomy tube is then inserted to keep the stoma patent and the tube secured with sutures and/or tracheostomy collar. Percutaneous insertion is performed in critical care units under sedation ...