It is an intensive care treatment used for pediatric patients where tracheostomy is not required. To proceed further with the procedure, the patient should meet specific criteria. Once the tracheal tube removal starts, the patients may feel shortness of breath or sensations for a while. There is backup personnel is required to be ready in case of any emergency situation. The patient is required to be in a supine position on their back and the opening of the tracheal tube on the neck is covered with sterile gauze that is stabilized with the tape.
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Why is there aspiration of feeds in baby and what can be done?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby has undergone hospitalization many times since birth. She has been placed with tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube due to which mobility of the baby is not possible. We are consulting with renowned ENT surgeons and pediatric doctors and we had been told that ''the aspiration can b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The aspiration of feeds is due to the presence of bulbar palsy and palate pharyngeal muscle incoordination. As per the doctor's advise, try to improve the nutrition of the child and weight.Once the child gains a proper weight, then decannulation (removing tracheostomy tube)... Read Full »
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