…an excellent overview of the care of tracheostomy patients. Because of its simplicity yet depth of information, it is a great resource for any health-care professional who deals with tracheostomy patients, including non-otolaryngologist physicians, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nurses.

Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association

I am a pediatric ENT specialist who has many patients with tracheostomies. I won’t repeat what in detail what some of the other reviewers have already said, but suffice it to say that this is the single “go to” source for everything and everyone. For the patient, family member, respiratory therapist, nurse, you name it. If it’s not in this book, you probably don’t need to know it. It would be particularly valuable for non-ENT physicians who do occasional trach care (e.g. family physicians in rural areas, etc). Thank you!

David W. Roberson, Otolaryngologist, Boston, MA Founder and President, Global Tracheostomy Collaborative Associate in Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital Associate Professor of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School

This book is worth its weight in gold. It is a vital resource for any person who has a tracheotomy, cares for a family member with a tracheotomy, or who works as a medical professional in either an ICU or an emergency department. This book is up to date and serves as the definitive resource that covers everything from fundamentals of anatomy to core concepts relating to tracheotomy tubes. The book covers the spectrum of a trach patient care needs, ranging from the surgical aspects of tracheotomy to patient education, rehabilitation, and the eventual goal of decannulation.

Michael J. Brenner, Otolaryngologist, Ann Arbor, Michigan, President, Global Tracheostomy Collaborative Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery University of Michigan School of Medicine