Christopher Hartnick, MD and Kevin Callans, RN Pediatric ENT at MGHfC/MEEI
An MD provides overview of conditions when a trach would be considered
A pediatric ENT surgeon provides overview of conditions when a trach would be considered: is it because the child would stop breathing altogether or because the child struggles when breathing; and discusses it in the context of quality of life.
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An MD provides overview of conditions when a trach would be considered
Trach: the outcome for the child, outcome for the parents. The two parents aren’t always on the same page.
An MD describes trach surgery and immediate post-op
A nurse: The hardest part about caring for a child at home with a trach is that it’s 24/7
