Trends, Outcomes, and Resource Use of Pediatric Tracheostomy in Alberta: A Cohort Study

Hospital Pediatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Daniel Ofosu, Jeff Round, Lesley Soril, Karen Kam, Maria L. Castro-Codesal
DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008970
Cited by: 1
References: 49

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Medical advancements and evolving technologies have influenced pediatric tracheostomy incidence and outcomes. We examined 10-year trends in pediatric tracheostomy rates, predictors of outcomes, and resource use in Alberta, a Canadian province with a publicly funded health system. METHODS: We conducted a population-based multicenter retrospective cohort study (June 2011-May 2021) of children (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tracheal and airway disorders Congenital Heart Disease Studies Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Hospital Pediatrics
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
642–651
Publication date
25 June 2026
Language
EN