How are Pediatric Tracheostomy Decisions Discussed? An Analysis of Pediatric Tracheostomy Decision Processes (S876)

Parents of critically ill children who are ventilator dependent are often asked to consider the placement of a tracheostomy. This decision has substantial implications over the life of the child and the family. Many healthcare professionals and parents find this decision process difficult. Understanding tracheostomy decision processes may inform researchers to develop decisions tools for promoting high-quality provider-parent communication and decision making.

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