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Invasive and non-invasive long-term mechanical ventilation in Italian children.

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  • 1Department of Pediatric Anesthesia and Resuscitation, SS Antonio Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy. fabrizio.racca@gmail.com

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Few studies detail children needing long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV) in Italy. This study found a prevalence of 4.3/100,000, with 98% successfully discharged home, highlighting the need for a national database.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on pediatric long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV) in Italy, including patient demographics, diagnoses, and outcomes.
  • Understanding the scope of LTV in children is crucial for resource allocation and care planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV) in Italy.
  • To identify the primary diagnoses, ventilatory support methods, and discharge rates for this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A national postal survey was conducted, initially identifying 535 children with LTV from 57 centers.
  • Detailed data were collected for 378 children across 30 centers to analyze their clinical profiles and care pathways.

Main Results:

  • The estimated prevalence of pediatric LTV in Italy is 4.3 per 100,000 children.
  • Neurological disorders (78.2%) were the leading cause, with non-invasive ventilation (57.2%) being common.
  • Despite complex needs, 98% of children were successfully discharged home, with invasive ventilation linked to younger age and cerebral palsy.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric home LTV management is resource-intensive for families and communities, particularly for neurological cases.
  • Establishing a dedicated national database is essential to improve care quality and support for children with LTV.
  • Further research is needed to optimize care pathways and reduce the burden on families and healthcare systems.