Tracheobronchitis in children with tracheostomy tubes: Overview of a challenging problem
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25814
Abstract: Tracheobronchitis is common in children with tracheostomy tubes. These children are predisposed to respiratory infections due to the bypassing of normal upper airway defense mechanisms by the tracheostomy, bacterial colonization of the tracheostomy tube itself,… read more here.
Keywords: tracheobronchitis children; tubes overview; tracheostomy tubes; overview challenging ... See more keywords
Predicting the need for nonstandard tracheostomy tubes in critically ill patients☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.05.025
Abstract: Purpose: Few guidelines exist regarding the selection of a particular type or size of tracheostomy tube. Although nonstandard tubes can be placed over the percutaneous kit dilator, clinicians often place standard tracheostomy tubes and change… read more here.
Keywords: trachea skin; endotracheal tube; nonstandard tracheostomy; tracheostomy tubes ... See more keywords
They Are Not Just Little Tracheostomy Tubes…or Are They?
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DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000001294
Abstract: 992 www.pccmjournal.org October 2017 • Volume 18 • Number 10 receiving MV or MV plus NIV, and those receiving prolonged NIV had higher rates of complications. For the purposes of this study, the authors include… read more here.
Keywords: niv use; use; little tracheostomy; tracheostomy tubes ... See more keywords
Colonization rates of tracheostomy tubes associated with the frequency of tube changes
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15970
Abstract: Tracheostomy‐tube change protocols are implemented primarily due to concern regarding infections. Currently changes vary from within 4 weeks post‐insertion to 3 monthly thereafter. However, currently no evidence‐based guidelines exist to justify these protocols. This study aims… read more here.
Keywords: tube; tubes associated; colonization; tracheostomy tubes ... See more keywords