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Current trends in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care: conference summary
1Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. carolyn.kercsmar@uhhs.com
Insights
This conference summarized current trends in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, covering common disorders, emergencies, and advanced treatments like mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Neonatal Respiratory Medicine
- Critical Care
Background:
- The conference addressed the diagnosis and management of prevalent respiratory conditions in neonates and children, including asthma, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis, and cystic fibrosis.
- Pediatric respiratory emergencies such as croup, epiglottitis, and inhalation injuries were also key discussion points.
Framework:
- Advancements in diagnostic tools like pulmonary function testing and pulse oximetry were reviewed.
- Evidence-based strategies for neonatal resuscitation and subsequent ventilator management were presented.
Implementation:
- Discussions included the practical application of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in clinical settings.
- The conference facilitated the exchange of knowledge on implementing best practices for respiratory care.
Implications:
- Controversies surrounding mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and respiratory failure in infants and children were debated.
- The findings aim to inform clinical practice and future research in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care.
Abstract:
A summary of the 2-day Journal Conference on Current Trends in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care is provided. Topics included: diagnosis and management of common respiratory disorders of infants and children such as asthma, respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis, and cystic fibrosis; and common pediatric respiratory emergencies such as croup, epiglottitis, and inhalation injuries. Also discussed were developments in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, including pulmonary function testing and pulse oximetry. Evidence-based strategies for the resuscitation of critically ill newborns and subsequent ventilator management strategies were presented. Several faculty members discussed controversies regarding mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome and other causes of respiratory failure in children and infants.