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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Caregiver Education

Background:

  • Tracheostomy-dependent children require specialized emergency preparedness.
  • Existing institutional emergency tracheostomy kits lacked standardization and optimal organization.
  • Caregiver confidence and compliance with emergency protocols were suboptimal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To standardize and enhance the emergency tracheostomy "go-bag" kit.
  • To improve kit compliance, supply organization, and caregiver preparedness.
  • To boost caregiver confidence in managing home tracheostomy emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a new trifold "go-bag" design with zippered pockets.
  • Included diagram-based supply checklists for organization and verification.
  • Administered pre- and post-intervention caregiver questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • 43% of eligible children received the standardized "go-bag".
  • Significant improvements observed in "go-bag" compliance and supply organization.
  • Caregiver confidence in home care and emergency intervention increased significantly.
  • Overwhelmingly positive feedback on the new "go-bag" design and usability.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized, user-friendly tracheostomy "go-bags" are essential for patient safety.
  • Routine supply checks by clinical teams are crucial for preparedness.
  • Institutional provision of well-organized kits empowers caregivers and enhances emergency response.