We retrospectively reviewed medical records of infants undergoing tracheostomy between 2006 and 2017, within the first year of life for congenital or acquired neonatal conditions. To assist clinicians ...

Paediatric tracheostomy remains an essential intervention for children with airway obstruction, chronic respiratory failure or long-term ventilatory support. Indications have evolved from primarily ...

A pioneering initiative at UAB is transforming care for patients with tracheostomies. Spearheaded by Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck ...

Caring for a tracheostomy can involve suctioning mucus and secretions from the tracheostomy; cleaning the tracheostomy site, cannulas, and suction catheter; replacing the cannula; and humidifying the ...

The National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative is a free and secure quality improvement (QI) platform that supports ...