Hospital Admissions in Pediatric Patients With Tracheostomies Based on Rurality and Insurance Status.
Adam J Van HornRaquel GoodAaron L ThatcherJavan J NationTzyynong L FriesenErin M KirkhamPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
Readmission within 30 days following tracheostomy was more likely in publicly insured patients and less likely in rural patients. These findings help identify at-risk patients when considering discharge planning and follow-up. More work is needed to understand long-term tracheostomy outcomes in these groups.