Fifteen-minute consultation: Emergency management of tracheostomy problems in children. Issue 4 (11th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ross, Elizabeth; Stephenson, Kate
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 104:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 189
• Page End: 194
• Publication Date: 2019-01-11
• Subjects: ent -- general paediatrics -- medical education; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-316099
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : It is vital for healthcare professionals to have a basic understanding of tracheostomy tubes, including their routine and emergency care. Children with tracheostomies can be encountered in all areas of paediatrics from the community to tertiary units; they can be more prone to respiratory infections and may have comorbidities that increase hospital attendance. Tracheostomy-related emergencies are associated with significant morbidity and potential mortality; however, the majority of tracheostomy-related complications are preventable.