Pediatric Tracheostomy: Key Considerations for the Healthcare Professional

Webinar date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Event time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CT
CEUs offered: ASHA CEUs - 0.1

Course description: Pediatric patients with tracheostomies differ significantly from their adult counterparts. This course reviews the differences between pediatric and adult upper airway anatomy and physiology. It explores the indications for pediatric tracheostomy and common diagnoses requiring placement. Importance of artificial humidification, daily cares, and the pediatric tracheostomy tube will be discussed.

Course objectives:

• List two indications for pediatric tracheotomy
• State three physiologic changes following tracheostomy
• Describe two characteristics of a heat moisture exchanger

Speaker: Megan Quinn, MSN, CPNP-PC, Atos Medical Clinical Educator - Tracheostomy

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