@article{ce6e3a9c9dbe42059874ce054cbadcae,
title = "International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation",
abstract = "Objectives: To provide recommendations to otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and allied clinicians for tracheostomy decannulation in pediatric patients. Methods: An iterative questionnaire was used to establish expert recommendations by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group. Results: Twenty-six members completed the survey. Recommendations address patient criteria for decannulation readiness, airway evaluation prior to decannulation, decannulation protocol, and follow-up after both successful and failed decannulation. Conclusion: Tracheostomy decannulation recommendations are aimed at improving patient-centered care, quality and safety in children with tracheostomies.",
keywords = "Decannulation, Tracheostomy",
author = "Aimee Kennedy and Hart, {Catherine K.} and {de Alarcon}, Alessandro and Karthik Balakrishnan and An Bowudewyns and Robert Chun and Pierre Fayoux and Goudy, {Steven L.} and Christopher Hartnick and Hsu, {Wei Chung} and Johnson, {Romaine F.} and Michael Kuo and Shazia Peer and Pransky, {Seth M.} and Reza Rahbar and Scott Rickert and Soham Roy and John Russell and Kishore Sandu and Sidell, {Douglas R.} and Smith, {Richard J.} and Marlene Soma and Jorge Spratley and Briac Thierry and Thompson, {Dana M.} and Marilena Trozzi and Karen Watters and White, {David R.} and Michelle Wyatt and Zalzal, {George H.} and Zdanksi, {Carlton J.} and Zur, {Karen B.} and Rutter, {Michael J.}",
note = "Funding Information: Drs. Aimee Kennedy, Catherine Hart, Alessandro de Alarcon and Michael Rutter were the lead authors and Dr. Reza Rahbar provided primary consulting and guidance regarding the design of the recommendations. All remaining authors are listed in alphabetical order. The authorship list follows the agreement of the members of the IPOG. All authors have contributed to the conception and design of the work, drafting and revising the recommendations for important intellectual content, final approval of the version to be published, and agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 Elsevier B.V.",
year = "2021",
month = feb,
doi = "10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110565",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "141",
journal = "International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology",
issn = "0165-5876",
publisher = "Elsevier Ireland Ltd",
}