Tracheostomy: It’s a big decision. What will be the impact on the family?

Tracheostomy: It’s a big decision. What will be the impact on the family?
• Tracheostomy: It’s a b...
A Pediatric Pulmonary & Palliative Care doctor talks about informing and educating the patient and family about the intervention, the surgery, post-op care, and care thereafter. There are things that are portable but a lot of attention is still required, even without mechanical ventilation. What are the community resources, what are the resources available in the home, what will be the impact on the family? Is it sustainable?