Pediatric Tracheostomy: Topics in Quality Improvement
eCourse
Keyword(s)
pediatric, tracheostomy
This self-directed
e-course uses case examples to discuss the touchpoints across the care
continuum with pediatric tracheostomy patients from initial tracheostomy to
discharge, outpatient care and surveillance, and ultimately decannulation. Best evidence and standardization experiences
from several high-volume centers are presented as recommendations for
opportunities to improve the quality of care of pediatric patients with
tracheostomies.
Credits
CME:2.0, MOC:2.0
Description
Outcome Objectives:
1. Discuss the preoperative evaluation for tracheostomy
in the pediatric populationAt the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
2. Critically analyze and apply recent evidence about postoperative pediatric tracheostomy management
3. Detail common immediate, early, and late complications, and their management, of tracheostomies and
management
4. Describe factors to consider when transitioning and managing pediatric tracheostomy patients across the
4. Describe factors to consider when transitioning and managing pediatric tracheostomy patients across the
continuum of care
Eric Gantwerker, MD
Kara Meister, MD
5. Discuss current best evidence and protocols for
decannulation preparation and procedures
Authors:
Joshua Bedwell, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Texas Children's Hospital - Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Scott Rickert, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY
Heather Herrington, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Debra Don, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
April Landry, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Eric Gantwerker, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Northwell Health/Hofstra
New Hyde Park, NY
Kara Meister, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
