Tracheostomy as a Management Option After Listing for Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with end-stage heart failure listed for cardiac transplantation may require mechanical ventilation and/or circulatory support whilst awaiting transplantation. A subgroup of these patients is unable to wean off mechanical ventilator support and undergo tracheostomy to enhance quality of life and allow de-escalation of intensive care. There is limited evidence of the use of tracheostomy associated with pediatric cardiac transplantation. We describe outcomes to better inform future management of these patients.

Methods

A single-centre, retrospective study was performed, assessing all pediatric patients (< 18 years) listed for cardiac transplant from 2006 to 2017. We assessed background demographics and outcomes, including cardiac diagnosis, complications, in

SUBMITTER: Day E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750632 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature