Timing the First Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube Change: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The first pediatric tracheostomy tube change often occurs within 7 days after placement; however, the optimal timing is not known. The primary objective was to determine the rate of adverse events of an early tube change. Secondary objectives compared rates of significant peristomal wounds, sedation requirements, and expedited intensive care discharges.

Breastfeeding and human lactation: education and curricular issues for pediatric nurse practitioners.

Introduction: This study explores the breastfeeding and human lactation education offered in pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) masters-level nursing programs.

Methods: An online survey about breastfeeding and human lactation education offered in the PNP curriculum was sent to all PNP programs in the United States with viable contact information (N = 84). The response rate was 42.