Tracheostomy placement in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia: Safety and outcomes

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Summary

The high survival rate in these patients with severe BPD and the decreased respiratory support after placement of a tracheostomy suggests that high ventilatory pressures should not be a deterrent for placement of the trachostomy.

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Published
2013-03-01
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Medicine, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Continuous positive airway pressure, Respiratory care, Pediatrics

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