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Tracheostomy Skills Checklists
The Tracheostomy Skills Checklists are a systematic tool used to assess and quantify an individual’s competency in basic trach tube management. It provides a structured framework with clear descriptors, allowing assessors to rate skills consistently and objectively, making it valuable for
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Tracheostomy Care: How to Prevent Trach Infections
This Helping Hand™ talks about ways to help keep your child from getting infections when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.
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Tracheostomy: What It Is and When It Is Needed
Learn what a trachestomy is and what it is used for.
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Tracheostomy Care: How to Protect a Child With a Trach Tube
This Helping Hand™ is about how to keep your child safe when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.
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After the Surgery
Our nurses, social workers, case managers and your child's physician team are always available to answer any questions you might have about your child's long-term care.
39th Annual School Health Update Conference
Please join us for the 39th Annual School Health Update Conference hosted by Nationwide Children's Hospital. This year's conference will include current practice updates in areas like pediatric mental health, chronic disease management and social determinants of health. New this year will be breakout sessions and didactic skills sessions in areas such as diabetes management, tracheostomies and g-tubes, and common pediatric and adult emergencies.
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Swallowing Disorders
A swallowing disorder can result in aspiration or food “going down the wrong pipe.” Aspiration can place a child at a higher risk for respiratory/pulmonary issues.
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Available Technologies
Browse our technology catalog and connect with our licensing associates.
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Subglottic Stenosis
Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the airway in the part of the voice box below the vocal cords (glottis). There are two kinds of subglottic stenosis: congenital subglottic stenosis and acquired subglottic stenosis.
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Private Duty Nursing Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Homecare offers private-duty nursing services in central Ohio. These specially-trained pediatric nurses will assist families in providing in-home care to children in need.
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Meet Our BPD Team
Our BPD team is comprised of many dedicated, focused medical professionals who have a passion for providing excellent care to this special infant population.
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BPD Collaborative
The BPD Collaborative was formed to fill knowledge gaps around the care of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) improving care and outcomes of patients with established severe BPD.
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Simulation Program
Nationwide Children's Simulation Program provides hands-on experiential learning utilizing high-fidelity human patient simulators. Learn more about our Simulation Center.
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Little Ears and Little Voices: Speech and Hearing Care for Preemies
Learn why early identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders is critically important for all infants and children.
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Medication Adherence in the 21st Century: Ways to Make Your Life Easier!
As a physician who treats children with complex lung disease, I have often been frustrated when patients and their families fail to follow recommended treatment regimens.
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Complex Care
Patients with complex problems need services that are holistic, coordinated, continuous and family-centered. The Complex Health Care Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital helps patients achieve the best possible state of health and quality of life.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation
We offer a comprehensive, pediatric, family-centered inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) program.
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Giant Neck Mass
A giant neck mass is an abnormal growth of the neck. There are two different types of masses including cervical teratomas and lymphatic malformations. The cause of it is unknown, but it can be treated.
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Respiratory Therapy Careers
Nationwide Children’s is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists for positions in various areas of pediatric care. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Interviews are being offered to current students with pending graduation dates.
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Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
With a dedicated inpatient unit and outpatient follow-up service, the Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia addresses the medical, nutritional, developmental and social needs of each patient. Our unique approach provides the most advanced, comprehensive BPD care with proven improved outcomes.
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Family Advisory Council Committees
Our Family Advisory Council has five committees. Learn more about the responsibilities of each committee.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is a rare congenital condition where the muscles in the diaphragm do not grow together, leaving a hole. The hole allows the intestines and other organs (stomach, liver) to move up into the baby’s chest. When this happens, it makes it hard for the lungs to grow.
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Common Terms
You are going to hear a lot of medical jargon in the NICU. You can always ask question but this list of common terms will be a great guide to reference during your stay.