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Paediatric tracheostomy tubes: recent developments and our current practice
D J Tweedie1, J Cooke2, K A Stephenson2
1Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology,Evelina London Children's Hospital,Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust,London,UK.
Objective:
A variety of paediatric tracheostomy tubes are available. This article reviews the tubes in current use at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Methods:
This paper outlines our current preferences, and the particular indications for different tracheostomy tubes, speaking valves and other attachments.
Results:
Our preferred types of tubes have undergone significant design changes. This paper also reports further experience with certain tubes that may be useful in particular circumstances. An updated sizing chart is included for reference purposes.
Conclusion:
The choice of a paediatric tracheostomy tube remains largely determined by individual clinical requirements. Although we still favour a small range of tubes for use in the majority of our patients, there are circumstances in which other varieties are indicated.
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