International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation

To provide recommendations to otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and allied clinicians for tracheostomy decannulation in pediatric patients. An iterative questionnaire was used establish expert by the members of International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group. Twenty-six completed survey. Recommendations address patient criteria readiness, airway evaluation prior decannulation, protocol, follow-up after both successful failed decannulation. Tracheostomy are aimed at improving patient-centered care, quality safety children with tracheostomies.