title: Nursing management of the child with a tracheotomy.
abstract: The management of medically fragile children with tracheotomies can be challenging to the pediatrician. This management includes the well child care for these children as well as coordination of the often complex care associated with the underlying condition. Various diseases exist that cause airway obstruction, respiratory failure, or chronic aspiration, necessitating tracheotomies. Tracheotomies require astute observation and skilled care to minimize complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Fitton
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009732:Nursing Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000451:nursing*; D016896:Treatment Outcome