Preoperative nursing planning in pediatric tracheotomy.

Tracheotomy may be necessary in the treatment of severe, prolonged illness or airway obstruction. The preoperative nursing care plan is developed to meet the physical needs of the child as well as provide essential information and emotional support to the child and family. Comprehensive attention to all aspects of care needs in the preoperative period assists in the provision of optimum nursing care during the hospital stay and after discharge.