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The follow up of complex infants in an aerodigestive clinic

Kimberley R Kaspy1, Gregory Burg2, Aaron P Garrison3

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|November 21, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs offer coordinated care for infants with complex conditions. This team approach improves diagnosis, management, and health outcomes for infants with aerodigestive disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Aerodigestive disorders are common in infants, particularly those discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
  • These conditions encompass complex airway, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and feeding issues.
  • Existing literature highlights the need for coordinated management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the available literature on pediatric multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these programs in managing aerodigestive disorders in infants.
  • To identify common NICU-related conditions that benefit from this model of care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of current literature on pediatric aerodigestive programs.
  • Analysis of program components including interdisciplinary clinics and combined procedures.
  • Identification of prevalent conditions managed by these programs.

Main Results:

  • Multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
  • The team approach facilitates unified diagnostic workups and management plans.
  • Improved resource utilization and health care outcomes are associated with these programs.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs are effective for managing complex infant aerodigestive conditions.
  • These programs are beneficial for infants with issues like esophageal atresia, prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and dysphagia.
  • The integrated care model enhances patient outcomes and resource management.

Keywords:
AerodigestiveAspirationEsophageal atresiaMulti-disciplinaryTracheostomyTriple endoscopy

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