Tracheostomy by R. Nuss, J. Perez, J. Laird-Gion | OPENPediatrics
OPENPediatrics · 12 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Summary
This OPENPediatrics lecture covers preoperative, operative and postoperative considerations for children undergoing tracheostomy, including airway anatomy and pathophysiology. It reviews anaesthetic and intraoperative management, common operative approaches and postoperative care, framed for paediatric critical care rather than specifically for neonates.
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