Weaning from long term continuous positive airway pressure or noninvasive ventilation in children.

Meriem MastouriAlessandro AmaddeoLucie GriffonAnnick FrapinSamira TouilAdriana RamirezSonia Khirani Brigitte Fauroux

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2017)

Weaning from CPAP/NIV is possible in children treated with long term CPAP/NIV but is highly dependent on the underlying disorder. Spontaneous improvement is possible but most children need specific surgery. Long term follow-up is necessary in children with underlying disorders.

Keyphrases

positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
young adults
sleep apnea
mechanical ventilation
minimally invasive
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome