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Prolonged mechanical ventilation as a consequence of acute illness

J Fraser1, T Henrichsen, Q Mok

  • 1Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Many critically ill children require prolonged mechanical ventilation, with a significant portion experiencing long-term dependence and severe health issues. This highlights critical challenges in pediatric intensive care and long-term management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Prolonged mechanical ventilation in children presents significant management challenges.
  • Understanding the reasons for ventilator dependence is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes of prolonged mechanical ventilation in acutely ill children.
  • To determine the outcomes for children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective medical record review of pediatric patients (1 month to 16 years).
  • Study period: 1983-1996, focusing on patients ventilated for over 28 days.

Main Results:

  • Forty children required ventilation for 36-180 days.

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  • Causes included pulmonary (42%), neuromuscular (28%), spinal cord (20%), and central (10%) factors.
  • Mortality was 40%, 25% remained ventilator-dependent, and 29% of survivors had severe neurological deficits.

    • Conclusions:

    • Children surviving intensive care are increasingly ventilator-dependent with high comorbidity risks.
    • Further research is needed on the management and care pathways for these vulnerable children.