Caring for the Ventilator Dependent Child

Laura M Sterni MDDepartment of Pediatrics, Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory SciencesThe Johns Hopkins Pediatric Sleep CenterThe Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD, USA John L Carroll, MDDepartment of PediatricsDivision of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep MedicineUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesArkansas Children’s HospitalLittle Rock, AR, USA

• Chronic Ventilator Support in Children: Why, Who, and When.- Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Children: An Overview.- Chronic Invasive Mechanical Ventilation.- Ethical Considerations in Chronic Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics.- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Considerations in Children on Chronic Ventilation.- Transition from Hospital to Home.- The Model of Care for the Ventilator-Dependent Child.- Outpatient Care of the Ventilator Dependent Child.- In Home Care of the Child on Chronic Mechanical Ventilation.- Troubleshooting Common Ventilator and Related Equipment Issues in the Home.- Inhaled Drug Delivery for Children on Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation.- Adherence to Non-Invasive Ventilatory Support.- Ventilator Support in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.- Ventilator Support in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders.- Long-Term Ventilator Support in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.- Chronic Ventilatory Support For Children  Following Trauma or Severe Neurologic Injury.- Care of the Child with CCHS.