Over the last decade, tracheostomy has been increasingly performed in children, aligned
with the improvements in neonatal and pediatric ICU care. Nowadays, the majority of …

Background Patient care is a complex activity which demands that health and social care
professionals work together in an effective manner. The evidence suggests, however, that …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is characterised by profound respiratory compromise secondary to
the level of loss of motor, sensory and autonomic control associated with the injury. This …

Background Inconsistent and poorly coordinated systems of tracheostomy care commonly
result in frustrations, delays, and harm. Quality improvement strategies described by …

There is growing recognition of the need for a coordinated, systematic approach to caring for
patients with a tracheostomy. Tracheostomy-related adverse events remain a pervasive …

Tracheostomies are used to provide artificial airways for increasingly complex patients for a
variety of indications. Patients and their families are dependent on knowledgeable …

Objective To report patient/family experiences and outcomes after tracheostomy Study
Design International survey of patients and families with tracheostomy. Setting Collaboration …

Introduction Appropriate care for patients with tracheostomies in hospital settings is an
important issue. Each year more than 7000 patients receive tracheostomies in Australia and …

National guidance recommends the involvement of speech and language therapists in
intensive care particularly for those requiring tracheostomy and ventilation. However, the …

Dysphagia (swallowing impairment) is a frequent complication of cervical spinal cord injury
(cSCI). Recently published national guidance in the UK on rehabilitation after traumatic …