High-Tech dolls train parents to handle child breathing emergencies

This study is testing whether realistic simulation training helps caregivers better manage emergencies at home for children who need a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck). Caregivers are randomly assigned to receive either high-tech mannequin-based training, simpler doll-based training, or standard education alone. Researchers will measure if the simulation improves caregiver skills, reduces hospital readmissions, and shortens the child's initial hospital stay.