Tracheostomy and inpatient outcomes among children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome: A kids' inpatient database study
Po‐Yang Tsou,
Ignacio E. Tapia
Abstract:Study ObjectivesCongenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare disease predisposing children to respiratory failure due to abnormal ventilatory drive. Variability in hypoventilation and respiratory support need have been reported. We aim to identify clinical variables associated with incident tracheostomy and common etiologies of hospitalization among children with CCHS.MethodsHospital discharge records were obtained for children (<21 years) with CCHS hospitalized between 2006 and 2019 from th… Show more
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