Neonatal Airway Program News

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Aug 4, 2021

CHOP researchers have developed a coating for endotracheal tubes that prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and other complications.

CHOP Clinical Trial Shows Early Tracheostomy Tube Change is Safe and Leads to Fewer Complications

Nov 2, 2020

A randomized controlled trial by CHOP researchers found that changing a tracheostomy tube at four days rather than seven is safe, with fewer complications.

Neonatal Airway Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Sep 24, 2018

Born with an intestinal blockage and stridor, Carl underwent multiple successful surgeries at CHOP. He’s now a healthy teen who loves to play the violin.

Neonatal Airway Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Sep 24, 2018

Born with an intestinal blockage and stridor, Carl underwent multiple successful surgeries at CHOP. He’s now a healthy teen who loves to play the violin.

A New Approach to Treating Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

May 3, 2018

A new treatment approach for bilateral vocal fold paralysis — endoscopic laryngoplasty of anterior-posterior cricoid split with balloon dilation — has evolved with possible avoidance of a tracheostomy.

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Neonatal Airway Program News

CHOP Researchers Develop Coating for Endotracheal Tubes that Releases Antimicrobial Peptides

CHOP Clinical Trial Shows Early Tracheostomy Tube Change is Safe and Leads to Fewer Complications

Neonatal Airway Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Neonatal Airway Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

A New Approach to Treating Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis