Tracheostomy - Pediatrics

This program explains pediatric tracheostomy. The program includes the following sections: what is a pediatric tracheostomy, what is the anatomy of the trachea, when is a tracheostomy needed, how is tracheostomy surgery performed, what are risks and complications of pediatric tracheostomy, what are the types of tracheostomy tubes, and what to do and what to expect after pediatric tracheostomy.

1.	Introduction
2.	The Trachea
3.	When Is a Tracheostomy Needed?
4.	Surgery
5.	Risks and Complications
6.	Types of Tracheostomy Tubes
7.	After the Surgery
8.	Summary

Tracheostomy - Pediatrics

General Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Smoking - Your Choice

Smoking - The Facts

Secondhand Smoke

Discharge Instructions - General

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Tracheostomy Care in the Hospital

Mechanical Ventilation in the Hospital

Transoral Odontoid Resection

Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy - Pediatrics

Swallowing Disorders

Throat Disorders and Problems

Voice Disorders

Trach Care - Pediatrics

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Lung Diseases

Tracheostomy Care at Home

Mechanical Ventilation in the Home