10:14 AM: Pediatric Tissue Welding Tonsillectomy: A Comparative Study

Abstract

related to trauma (35%). The decannulation rate was 41%, and one patient died. CONCLUSIONS: Unlike younger age groups, prolonged mechanical ventilation was an uncommon indication for tracheotomy. Trauma contributed to both upper airway obstruction (midface trauma) as well as requirements for pulmonary toilet (neurologic devastation). Decannulation rates were less than 50%.