Care of Infants and Children with Tracheostomies: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline.

ABSTRACT: Background: The increase in tracheostomies among infants and children, driven by medical advances and evolving family preferences, underscores the need for standardized, evidence-based guidelines. This guideline outlines management recommendations for these medically complex and resource-intensive children with tracheostomies, incorporating best evidence on diagnostic tools and streamlined care protocols. Methods: This Clinical Practice Guideline adheres to American Thoracic Society policies and procedures, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to form clinical questions, summarize evidence, and develop recommendations with a health equity perspective. A multidisciplinary panel with expertise in pediatric tracheostomy c

SUBMITTER: Amin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12618984 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature