Year: 1993 Vol. 59 Ed. 3 - (2º)
Artigos Originais
Pages: 164 to 165
Home care of pediatric patients with a tracheotomy.
Author(s):
Deise M. L, da Costa *
Rosāngela Bottega **
Keywords: traqueotomy; traqueotomy; complications; traqueotomy, management
Abstract:
Children with long-term tracheotomy may present dif cult management problems. The management of these infants and children requires the coordination of, a number of health providers including otorhinolaringologists, pediatricians, nursing services and social workers. With intensive instruction, monitoring and humidification and suctioning equipment, home care of children with tracheotomy can be successful.
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