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Tracheostomy and Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
Laryngectomy and Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
Articles and Perspectives
Children with Tracheostomy and Covid-19
March 1, 2021
Are children with tracheostomy at higher risk for contracting or transmitting Covid-19? The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and resulting Covid-19 disease has resulted in a global health
Subglottic Suctioning: Benefits, Covid-19 and Manual versus Automatic
July 22, 2020
Subglottic suctioning can significantly reduce secretions above the cuff to reduce the risk of microaspiration and potential aspiration pneumonia. It can reduce costs and improve patient quality of life.
Preventing Infections in Patients with Tracheostomy
August 3, 2019
All healthcare workers and individuals caring for those with tracheostomy should understand methods of preventing and controlling the transmission of infection.
