1989
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1989.tb03982.x
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Developmental Sequelae of Long‐term Infant Tracheostomy

Abstract: SUMMARY The records of 130 children who had had a tracheostomy for more than one month between 1972 and 1982 were reviewed for birth, medical and demographic characteristics, and 32 who were not severely physically or mentally handicapped were followed up at a mean age of 5 · 5 years. Rates of mortality and morbidity were high, and half of the survivors had moderate to severe intellectual and physical impairments. Even those with the most optimal outcome had significant developmental problems, including slower… Show more

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“…Besides the morbidity and mortality of tracheotomy, patients with history of tracheotomy in infancy are associated with lower overall language and auditory comprehension, speech developing problems and moderate to severe mental and physical impairments 25,26 . Caretakers of tracheotomized patients often score low on all aspects of quality of life including sleep, relationships, social life and ability to work 13 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides the morbidity and mortality of tracheotomy, patients with history of tracheotomy in infancy are associated with lower overall language and auditory comprehension, speech developing problems and moderate to severe mental and physical impairments 25,26 . Caretakers of tracheotomized patients often score low on all aspects of quality of life including sleep, relationships, social life and ability to work 13 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[20][21][22][23][24][25] An extended ICU stay increases risk to nosocomial infection and increases the economic burden to the healthcare system. Alternatively, there can be significant risk associated with early MDO intervention in neonates during their first days of life.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Traditionally, tracheostomy has been the most effective and definitive treatment option for these patients [8]. Tracheostomy, however, is associated with frequent morbidity, high cost, and occasional mortality [9][10][11]. As well, decannulation may take several years and there is significant negative psychological impact on the caregivers and family members of a child with tracheostomies [8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%