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Panel Presentation

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Preparing Pediatric Tracheostomy Patients for Decannulation: Taking a Systematic Approach

Monday, October 19, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Location: 408B

    Moderator(s)

  • Katherine R. Kavanagh, MD

    Associate Professor
    University of Connecticut
    West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • Diego A. Preciado, MD, PhD

    Division Chief
    Children's National Department of Otolaryngology
    Washington, DC, United States

  • Amy L. Hughes, MD

    Dr.
    Connecticut Children’s
    West Hartford, CT, United States

  • SS

    Sahba Sedaghat, MD

    Airway Surgeon, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
    Hospital Regional Concepcion, Universidad de Concepcion
    Concepcion, Bio-Bio, Chile

Disclosure(s):
Amy L. Hughes, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Presenters will discuss approaches to careful assessment and intervention towards decannulation of pediatric tracheotomy patients. Learners will gain knowledge in medical and surgical sialorrhea management, suprastomal airway intervention, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, and decannulation protocols.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe a systematic approach to assess pediatric tracheostomy patients for decannulation readiness
  • Describe the management of the airway, secretions, and sleep-related factors that may impede decannulation
  • Describe a decannulation protocol for pediatric tracheostomy patients