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Mechanical Ventilation and Respiratory Support in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Omar Alibrahim1, Kyle J Rehder1, Andrew G Miller2
1Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Abstract:
Children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit often require respiratory support for the treatment of respiratory distress and failure. Respiratory support comprises both noninvasive modalities (ie, heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, negative pressure ventilation) and invasive mechanical ventilation. In this article, we review the various essential elements and considerations involved in the planning and application of respiratory support in the treatment of the critically ill children.
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