Laryngomalacia: A Mother’s Journey
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I envisioned myself as
Tracheostomy in the Community
There are many challenges to caring for a patient with a tracheostomy once discharged to
Role of the Family after Tracheostomy
When a loved one receives news that a tracheostomy is needed, it can be scary.
Tracheostomy Simulation Lab
Each year more and more tracheostomy procedures are performed and in the current setting of
How to Form a Tracheostomy Team
Multidisciplinary tracheostomy teams have been shown to improve outcomes for patients with tracheostomy. Patients with
Is Tracheostomy Permanent?
Whether the tracheostomy is permanent or temporary depends on the initial indication for tracheostomy. Sometimes during placement, it is difficult to predict the amount of time one will require a tracheostomy tube.
Tracheostomy Children’s Book
There are not many children’s books relating to tracheostomy. A tracheostomy is a tube that
Showering and Bathing with Tracheostomy
Before a patient goes home with a tracheostomy, the patient or care provider should be
The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Tracheostomy
Occupational Therapist’s (OTs) play a crucial role in children with tracheostomy. OTs gets involved right
Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tracheostomy
What is a tracheoesophageal fistula? A tracheoesophageal fistula is an abnormal connection between the trachea
Fenestrated vs Unfenestrated Tracheostomy
There is a small but important difference between fenestrated and unfenestrated tracheostomy tubes. Understand the
Learning About Tracheostomy for Kids: Trachie-O Teaches Children!
Learning about Tracheostomy for Kids: Information from Trachie-O Potamus and Ginger Giraffe: This is Trachie-O-Potamus.Â