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. 2016 Feb;114(1):89-95.
doi: 10.5546/aap.2016.89.

[Clinical consensus statement on the care of the child with a tracheostomy]

[Article in Spanish]
Paula Urrestarazu  1 , Juan Varón  2 , Aldana Rodríguez  2 , Valeria Ton  2 , Fernando Vila  3 , Silvina Cipriani  3 , Karina Moncada  3 , Cintia P Antonioli  3 , María A Timoni  4 , Martha E Altina  4 , Yamila B Nociti  4 , Mariana L Silva  4 , Liliana Del Valle Rodríguez  5 , Esteban Rivas  5 , Ivanna Boailchuk  6 , Mary E Nieto  7 , Hugo A Botto  7
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[Clinical consensus statement on the care of the child with a tracheostomy]

[Article in Spanish]
Paula Urrestarazu et al. Arch Argent Pediatr. 2016 Feb.
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Abstract
in English, Spanish

The care of the child with a tracheostomy deserves special attention because of the potential devastating airway compromise and because of the need of competent care by caregivers and professionals. The recommendations on tracheostomy care published are few and approaches are inconsistent among different institutions. This clinical consensus statement aims to improve care for children with tracheostomies. A literature search was conducted, reviewed and revised by this group of experts, who concurred with these statements, based on the best evidence available and taking into account the local context.

El cuidado del niño con traqueostomía merece especial atención por el potencial riesgo para la vida que podría ocasionarse con el compromiso súbito de la vía aérea y por la necesidad de contar con cuidadores y profesionales competentes para su cuidado. Los objetivos principales de este consenso son unificar criterios, promover prácticas seguras, fomentar el uso racional de los recursos y contribuir a optimizar la calidad de vida de los niños con traqueostomías y sus familias. Para poder cumplir con estos propósitos, se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva de la literatura científica; se seleccionó, sobre la base del análisis crítico, la mejor evidencia disponible; y se formularon, por consenso interdisciplinario, una serie de recomendaciones prácticas y adaptables al contexto local.

Keywords: Airway management; Home nursing; Pediatrics; Tracheostomy; Tracheotomy.

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