Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in children

• Published in: Early human development Vol. 89; pp. S25 - S31
• Main Authors: Pavone, M, Verrillo, E, Caldarelli, V, Ullmann, N, Cutrera, R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-10-2013
• Subjects: Advanced Basic Science; Child; Child, Preschool; Children; Humans; Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine; Non-invasive ventilation; Noninvasive Ventilation - adverse effects; Noninvasive Ventilation - instrumentation; Noninvasive Ventilation - methods; Noninvasive Ventilation - utilization; Positive airway pressure; Positive-Pressure Respiration - adverse effects; Positive-Pressure Respiration - instrumentation; Positive-Pressure Respiration - methods; Positive-Pressure Respiration - utilization; Ventilators, Mechanical; Positive airway pressure; Non-invasive ventilation; Children
• ISSN: 0378-3782; 1872-6232
• DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2013.07.019

Abstract Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is increasingly used in children both in acute and in chronic setting. Clinical data supporting safety, efficacy and limitations in children are growing. Technical problems related to the ventilators performance and interfaces selection have not been fully resolved, especially for younger children. Non-invasive ventilation can be applied at home. Its use at home requires appropriate diagnostic procedures, accurate titration of the ventilators, cooperative and educated families and careful, well-organized follow-up programs.