Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9978764 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2005 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Tracheostomy can be performed safely and without increased risk of complications in infants and children early after cardiothoracic surgery. The presence of identifiable factors in patients in whom weaning has been unsuccessful should alert clinicians to early consideration of tracheostomy.
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Tracheostomy in infants and children after cardiothoracic surgery: Indications, associated risk factors, and timing
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