Abstract
It is well documented that the morbidity, mortality, and complication rates for pediatric tracheotomy are significantly higher than for adult tracheotomy. IF4 With trends toward performing pediatric tracheotomies in an increasingly premature population with less emergent indications, it is essential that techniques be reviewed for any factors that may reduce complications. At Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the same tracheotomy technique has been used since 1985. The technique and experience with 141 patients are reviewed.
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