Tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia is a structural abnormality of the tracheal cartilage allowing collapse of its walls and airway obstruction. The trachea is made up of 16 to 20…
Tracheomalacia is a structural abnormality of the tracheal cartilage allowing collapse of its walls and airway obstruction. The trachea is made up of 16 to 20…
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I envisioned myself as being more relaxed than with my first. I would cherish…
Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in airway management including tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation management. Ideally, RTs work as part of an interdisciplinary team to…
There is a small but important difference between fenestrated and unfenestrated tracheostomy tubes. Understand the difference, how to tell if a tracheostomy tube is fenestrated…
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…
Patients and families with tracheostomy live each day with a trach and often become experts in management. Some patients have provided tracheostomy tips to help…
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…
Before a patient goes home with a tracheostomy, the patient or care provider should be educated in how to shower or bathe with a tracheostomy…
Learning about Tracheostomy for Kids: Information from Trachie-O Potamus and Ginger Giraffe: This is Trachie-O-Potamus. You can call him Trachie-O if you would like. He…
What is Palliative Care Palliative care is defined as the holistic approach to care that focuses on alleviating symptoms such as pain and breathing difficulties…
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…
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