Background Dermatophytosis management has become an important public health issue,
with a large void in research in the area of disease pathophysiology and management …

Abstract Background and Objectives Different methods to examine research gaps have
been described, but there are still no standard methods for identifying, prioritizing, or …

Background: Children with chronic invasive ventilator dependence living at home are a
diverse group of children with special health care needs. Medical oversight, equipment …

Objectives To provide a consensus statement describing best practices and evidence
regarding head and neck cancer survivorship. Methods Key topics regarding head and neck …

Objective To develop a clinical consensus statement on the optimal diagnosis and
management of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (PCRS). Methods A representative 9 …

Tracheostomy tube placement is a therapeutic procedure that has gained increased favor
over the past decade. Upper airway obstructions, failure to liberate from the ventilator, and …

Tracheotomy is a common procedure in intensive care units, and nurses must provide
proper care to tracheostomy patients to prevent complications. One of the most important …

Objectives/Hypothesis To assess patient characteristics associated with adverse outcomes
in the first 2 years following tracheostomy, and to report healthcare utilization and cost of …

Rationale: Expansion of chronic ventilation options and shared decision-making have
contributed to an increasing population of technology-dependent children. One particularly …

More than 110,000 tracheostomies are placed annually in the United States. 1 The overall
complication incidence is 40% to 50%. Thankfully, the vast majority of these complications …