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This research aims to describe clinical outcomes and identify risk factors for complications and death in pediatric patients undergoing tracheostomy.

May 9, 2026Critical Care Science0 citations

Clinical outcomes and associated factors in pediatric patients undergoing tracheostomy in a public intensive care unit

IAIago Silva de AlmeidaCentro Universitário Padre Anchieta LSLucieny Silva Martins SerraUniversidade de Brasília CPCatarina Ferreira Costa PraiaUniversidade de Brasília

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This research aims to describe clinical outcomes and identify risk factors for complications and death in pediatric patients undergoing tracheostomy.
Retrospective cohort study design including 123 pediatric patients aged 0-14 years
Analysis of clinical outcomes from tracheostomy procedures between 2017 and 2021
Identification of predictors of complications and death
Percentage of patients experiencing complications post-tracheostomy will be detailed
Key predictors of death will be highlighted based on clinical data
Findings emphasize factors affecting survival in pediatric intensive care settings

Abstract

Objective: To describe clinical outcomes and identify predictors of death and complications in children undergoing tracheostomy at a public referral hospital in the Federal District. Methods: A retrospective cohort study including 123 children (zero to 14 years) who underwent tracheostomy between 2017 and 2021. Patients under exclusive palliative care, those lost to follow-up, or …

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