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Assessment of Healthcare Providers' Knowledge on the Management of Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergencies

Maha Alharbi1, Rakan Almutairi2, Salman Alotaibi3

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Health Cluster, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|April 29, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Healthcare providers show significant knowledge gaps in managing pediatric tracheostomy emergencies. Enhanced education is crucial for improving patient safety and reducing complications related to pediatric tracheostomies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Surgical Complications
  • Emergency Management

Background:

  • Tracheostomy-related morbidity and mortality can be reduced with prompt recognition and effective management of complications.
  • Awareness of tracheostomy-related emergencies is critical for healthcare providers managing pediatric patients, especially in life-threatening situations.
  • Limited literature exists on healthcare providers' knowledge of managing tracheostomy complications in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge of healthcare providers in managing tracheostomy-related complications in pediatric patients.
  • To identify specific areas of knowledge deficit among healthcare professionals regarding pediatric tracheostomy emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, multicenter study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 520 healthcare providers using electronic questionnaires.
  • Participant knowledge was evaluated through clinical scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Over 50% of participants had no prior experience with pediatric tracheostomy complications.
  • 30.5% were unaware of the introducer/obturator function, and 17.9% understood the purpose of stay sutures.
  • Significant knowledge gaps were observed across various clinical scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • Substantial knowledge deficits exist among healthcare professionals regarding the management of pediatric tracheostomy emergencies.
  • Targeted education is essential to enhance healthcare providers' competence and improve patient safety.
  • Further research is recommended to address these knowledge gaps and optimize care for pediatric patients with tracheostomies.

Keywords:
airwaycomplicationsdecannulationknowledgepediatrictracheostomy

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