A Single Center Experience of Pediatric Tracheostomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-018-1449-3
Abstract: The feasibility and safety of pediatric tracheostomy care at home by parents is challenging. Many physicians are not confident of sending tracheostomized children home. We describe our experience with 12 children who underwent tracheostomy and… read more here.
Keywords: single center; home; center experience; tracheostomy ... See more keywords
Readmissions and mortality in pediatric tracheostomy patients: Are we doing enough?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110704
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Pediatric patients who undergo tracheostomy tube placement are medically complex with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. They are often premature with multiple cardiopulmonary comorbidities. This study reviews the demographics and outcomes within… read more here.
Keywords: risk; readmissions mortality; hospital; mortality ... See more keywords
Outpatient healthcare use and outcomes after pediatric tracheostomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110963
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To 1) describe health outcomes and outpatient healthcare use after pediatric tracheostomy, and 2) identify populations with higher morbidity that may benefit from improved post-operative monitoring. METHODS Optum's commercial insurance database was queried from… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient healthcare; healthcare use; tracheostomy; pediatric tracheostomy ... See more keywords
Complexity of Pediatric Tracheostomy Practice and Its Understanding.
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004241
Abstract: To the Editor: We read with interest the article published in a recent issue of Critical Care Medicine by Ahmed et al (1), in which the timing of tracheostomy in pediatric patients was examined. This… read more here.
Keywords: care; medicine; tracheostomy; tracheostomy practice ... See more keywords