Table 2.
A summary of articles describing the median age of tracheostomy placement, discontinuation of positive pressure, and age of decannulation.
| Reference Number | Author (Year) | The Median Age of Tracheostomy Placement | The Median Age for Discontinuation of Positive Pressure | The Median Age for Decannulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [6] | Manimtim et al. (2023) | 48 weeks’ PMA | 27 months | 49 months |
| [14] | Akangire (2023) | 43 weeks’ PMA | 24 months | 32 months |
| [15] | House (2021) | 43 weeks’ PMA | 27 months | 44 months |
| [16] | Akangire (2021) | 4.5 months | 23 months | 38 months |
| [10] | Murthy (2017) | 46 weeks PMA | ||
| [7] | Cristea (2013) | 24 months | 37.5 months | |
| [12] | Mandy (2013) | 51 weeks’ PMA |