Tracheostomy Essentials: Pediatrics
Pediatric Tracheostomy
Basic Pediatric Tracheostomy Tracheostomy has been increasing performed in the pediatric population. Although there are similarities between an adult and pediatric tracheostomy, there are key
Articles and Perspectives: Pediatrics
Speech Therapy for Kids with Trachs
Children with tracheostomy may have difficulty producing voicing. Here are speech therapy techniques and tools to help improve speech, voicing and airflow through the upper airway.
Children at Play with Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation
Caring for a child with tracheostomy may take extra care to prevent dislodgement of the tracheostomy tube or to prevent any material from entering the
Blom Tracheostomy Tube System
The Blom Tracheostomy Tube System (Pulmodyne) is a specialized tracheostomy tube which can allow adults to vocalize either with the cuff inflated or deflated. This
Tracheostomy Tube Sizes and Comparison Tool
Tracheostomy Sizes and Comparison Tool Compare different tracheostomy tube sizes for inner diameter, outer diameter, length and cuff NOTE: All Portex, Bivona, Uniperc, Tracoe, and
Tracheostomy and Feeding Tubes
Tracheostomy and feeding tubes are often placed concurrently.
Laryngectomy and Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
It is important for individuals with laryngectomy to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).