Here are the key anatomical considerations between pediatric and adult tracheostomy: - The pediatric trachea is shorter, more vertical and closer to the skin surface compared to adults. This makes pediatric tracheostomy more prone to complications like surgical emphysema. - The subglottic region in children is narrower and more prone to stenosis on irritation or injury. Decannulation is more difficult in children because: - Their larynx is higher in the neck which makes tolerance of an artificial airway removal challenging. - The larynx and trachea are still developing in children. Long-term intubation can impair this development, resulting in incoordination of laryngeal reflexes and inability to tolerate