Expertly and accessibly written by a nurse and parent who who has experienced the anxiety and frustrations of the everyday care of children with tracheostomies, Pediatric Tracheostomy Home Care Guide is a comprehensive resource for both both parents and health care professional. Essential Topics Discussed Include: What is a Tracheostomy? Types of Trachesotomy Tubes Reasons for Tracheostomies Eating with Tracheostomies Home Equipment Parenting Challenges See also Pediatric Care of the Surgical Patient and accompanying Pocket Guide to Pediatric Surgical Nursing.