International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kennedy, Aimee; Hart, Catherine K.; de Alarcon, Alessandro; Balakrishnan, Karthik; Boudewyns, An; Chun, Robert; Fayoux, Pierre; Goudy, Steven L.; Hartnick, Christopher; Hsu, Wei-Chung; Johnson, Romaine F.; Kuo, Michael; Peer, Shazia; Pransky, Seth M.; Rahbar, Reza; Rickert, Scott; Roy, Soham; Russell, John; Sandu, Kishore; Sidell, Douglas R.; Smith, Richard J.; Soma, Marlene; Spratley, Jorge; Thierry, Briac; Thompson, Dana M.; Trozzi, Marilena; Watters, Karen; White, David R.; Wyatt, Michelle; Zalzal, George H.; Zdanksi, Carlton J.; Zur, Karen B.; Rutter, Michael J.;
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 141(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: Tracheostomy -- Decannulation; IPOG International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group -- PSG Polysomnography; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110565
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: To provide recommendations to otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and allied clinicians for tracheostomy decannulation in pediatric patients. Methods: An iterative questionnaire was used to establish expert recommendations by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group. Results: Twenty-six members completed the survey. Recommendations address patient criteria for decannulation readiness, airway evaluation prior to decannulation, decannulation protocol, and follow-up after both successful and failed decannulation. Conclusion: Tracheostomy decannulation recommendations are aimed at improving patient-centered care, quality and safety in children with tracheostomies.