Children with Tracheostomy and Covid-19
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…
Category: Covid-19
Subglottic Suctioning: Benefits, Covid-19 and Manual versus Automatic
Subglottic suctioning can significantly reduce secretions above the cuff to reduce the risk of microaspiration and potential aspiration pneumonia. It…
Laryngectomy and Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
It is important for individuals with laryngectomy to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation
The 2019 novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in patients intubated and use of mechanical ventilation. The United States …
