Minitracheotomy in children. The management of sputum retention in older children by minitracheotomy.
The successful management of sputum retention by minitracheotomy in two 12-year-old patients is reported. Some advantages and potential problems are discussed. This is the first time that minitracheotomy has been reported in this age group.
Allen
P W
PW
Department of Anaesthesia, Cork Regional Hospital, Republic of Ireland.
Hart
S M
SM
D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013183:Sputum / Q000382:microbiology; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000379:methods*