Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is tracheostomy a risk factor for deep sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery?
Answer: The incidence of DSWI remains high in patients with respiratory failure. Tracheostomy is not a risk factor for DSWI and serves as a surrogate for respiratory failure. Therefore, considering that early tracheostomy may be beneficial in patients with respiratory insufficiency, a more liberal approach to early tracheostomy may be warranted.
Output (English): no