Neonatal Tracheostomy - 04/11/18
, Jeffrey Rastatter, MD bRésumé |
Neonatal and infant tracheostomies have been valuable in the care and survival of children over the past century. With the implementation of neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, more infants are surviving conditions that were considered fatal. Neonatal tracheostomy plays a vital role in many of these conditions, with significant implications and association with overall mortality, morbidity, and developmental outcomes. Although the technique has not changed much, there have been significant evolutions in indications, survival, complications, and technological advances. Improved outcomes research to decrease the high associated morbidities is needed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Tracheostomy, Neonatal, Tracheotomy, Surgical technique, Morbidity, Outcomes
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Vol 45 - N° 4
P. 805-816 - décembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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