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
Global Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week
Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week is a campaign to spread awareness and education about tracheostomy.
Tracheostomy Awareness May 16th through 22nd, 2021
Tracheostomy Awareness Week has a goal of raising awareness of tracheostomy patients and their families. Tracheostomy Awareness initially began with a parent of a child
Cuff Deflation
Deflating the cuff of the tracheostomy tube has many benefits, but must be done with caution.
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.
Cuffed versus Cuffless Tracheostomy Tubes
Cuffed versus cuffless tracheostomy. Explains the purpose of a cuffed tracheostomy and when to deflate the cuff or switch to a cuffless tracheostomy tube.
Laryngectomy and Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
It is important for individuals with laryngectomy to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
