Predictors of Frequent Acute Respiratory Infections in Children with Tracheostomies

Key Points

• Frequent acute respiratory infections are linked to early isolation of P. aeruginosa, particularly in the initial years post-tracheostomy.
• In-depth analysis shows that repeated isolation incidents signify higher risk for infections within three years following the procedure.
• Investigation utilized observational analysis to pinpoint recurrent respiratory infections and their correlation with bacterial presence.
• Findings support enhanced risk stratification methods for managing children with tracheostomies, focusing on specific bacterial infections.

Abstract