Pattern of gastroenterology psychiatric consultations. A prospective study.

features that appear frequently in intubated patients who may require later tracheostomy. Ventilator-associated pneumonia, low GCS, and the need for reintubation are possible risk factors for tracheostomy. Optimal time for tracheostomy varies with age and underlying pathology that lead to the need for it. The majority of the patients can be discharged from PICU post-tracheostomy; however, the mortality and outcome of pediatric tracheostomy patients depends primarily on the underlying medical condition.