Single-center Experience of Outcomes of Tracheostomy in Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Autor: Girija Natarajan, Sanjeev Aggarwal, Geetha Challapudi
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Congenital Heart Disease. 8:556-560
ISSN: 1747-079X
DOI: 10.1111/chd.12048
Popis: Objective A subset of children with repaired congenital heart disease (CHD) may require tracheostomy for ongoing ventilatory support. Data on outcomes of children with CHD and tracheostomy are scarce. Our objectives were to describe indications for tracheostomy and outcomes, including readmission data in this population. Methods This is a retrospective chart review of children (
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