Introduction: Tracheostomy is a procedure that can be associated with several well-
described complications in the literature, which can be divided into transoperative, early …

Objectives: The prevalence of tracheostomy-dependence in critically ill children is
increasing in the United States. We do not know the impact of this decision on parental …

Objectives/Hypothesis To assess the longitudinal risk of death following tracheostomy in the
pediatric age group. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Hospital records of …

Objectives To describe the epidemiology, specifically the indications, complications, and
outcomes, of pediatric tracheostomies performed in one tertiary referral unit. Methods Single …

In the United States, greater than 100,000 tracheostomies are performed annually; about
4000 of these are performed in children. 1–3 Extrapolation of survey data on adverse events …

Objectives/Hypothesis To investigate patterns of tracheostomy‐associated death in the
United States. Study Design Retrospective database review. Methods We used Multiple …

Temporary and permanent tracheostomies are required in children to manage actual or
anticipated long‐term ventilatory support, to aid secretion management or to manage fixed …

Objectives/Hypothesis To determine the impact of race on outcomes after pediatric
tracheostomy. Study Design Retrospective case series. Methods A case series of …

Objective To describe the Trach Safe Initiative and assess its impact on unanticipated
tracheostomy-related mortality in outpatient tracheostomy-dependent children (TDC) …

Objectives: When contemplating tracheostomy placement in a pediatric patient, a family-
physician conference is often the setting for the disclosure of risks and benefits of the …