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Choosing a paediatric tracheostomy tube: an update on current practice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 April 2007

D J Tweedie ,
C J Skilbeck ,
L A Cochrane ,
J Cooke  and
M E Wyatt
D J Tweedie*
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
C J Skilbeck
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
L A Cochrane
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
J Cooke
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
M E Wyatt
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr D J Tweedie, 4 Rusholme Road, London SW15 3JZ, UK. E-mail: dtweedie@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Objectives:

A variety of paediatric tracheostomy tubes are available. This article reviews those in current use at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Methods:

We outline our preferences and the particular indications for the different tubes, speaking valves and other attachments.

Results:

Practice has changed significantly in recent years. One product has been re-sized by its manufacturer; others are no longer commonly used. An updated sizing chart is included for reference purposes, together with manufacturers' contact details.

Conclusions:

The choice of paediatric tracheostomy tube is driven by clinical requirements. A small range of tubes are suitable for the majority of children, but some will require other varieties in specific circumstances.

Keywords

PaediatricsTracheostomyProstheses and Implants

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 2 , February 2008 , pp. 161 - 169
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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Footnotes

Presented at the annual meeting of the British Association of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 8 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.

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