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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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