Tracheostomy, respiratory support, and developmental outcomes in neonates with severe lung diseases: Retrospective study in one center.

CONCLUSION: Tracheostomy in infants requiring at least 1 week of ventilation is performed for complex cases and is favored for orolaryngotracheal anomalies. Clinicians should anticipate the need for developmental care in this population.
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Source: Archives de Pediatrie - April 8, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bergeron Gallant K, Sauthier M, Kawaguchi A, Essouri S, Quintal MC, Emeriaud G, Jouvet P Tags: Arch Pediatr Source Type: research