Pediatric tracheostomy

Tracheotomy refers to a surgical incision made into a trachea. Tracheostomy, on the other hand, refers to a surgical procedure whereby the tracheal lumen is positioned in close proximity to the skin surface. Tracheostomy is an uncommon procedure in the pediatric population. When required tracheostomy is typically performed as an open surgical procedure under general anesthesia with the patient intubated. However, it may need to be performed under local anaesthesia or over a rigid bronchoscope in the patient with a precarious airway.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research