Tracheostomy in Children: There Is a Place for Acceptable Risk

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Authors

Edson Pedro Rocha · Novem (Netherlands)

Mariza D’Ágostino Dias · Novem (Netherlands)

Fabiana E. K. Szajmbok · Novem (Netherlands)

Belchor Fontes · GTx (United States)

Renato Sérgio Poggetti · Novem (Netherlands)

D Birolini · Novem (Netherlands)

Abstract

Most complications after tracheostomy result from intubation. Tracheostomy has an acceptable risk in children with severe head injury who need prolonged ventilatory support.

Topics & Keywords

Tracheal and airway disorders Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Trauma Management and Diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Volume 49, Issue 3, pp. 483-486

DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200009000-00016

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