Trach-Together: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Tracheostomy Support

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Authors

Sammy Dia, Corewell Health West Fellow
Scott Hawkins, Corewell Health West
Bradd Hemker, Corewell Health West
Rachel Macak, Corewell Health West
Kelley Brechting, Corewell Health West
Elizabeth Prentice, Corewell Health West
Carolyn Dress, Corewell Health West
Jessica Sturgill, Corewell Health West

Description

Children with complex respiratory needs often face the critical decision of pursuing a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. This project aims to support families through this decision-making process by developing an interdisciplinary trach-vent care team. Objectives: -Identify stakeholders. -Establish a systematic early referral process. -Enhance informed consent and confidence in families through comprehensive education and early consultations. -Implement hands-on care simulations to improve parental knowledge and comfort. -Provide a model for resource-limited hospitals to improve patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Publication Date

5-9-2025

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Dia S, Hawkins S, Hemker B, Macak R, Brechting K, Prentice E, Dress C, Sturgill J. Trach-together: an interdisciplinary approach to tracheostomy support. Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.

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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1782