Clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with prolonged mechanical ventilation in PICUs in mainland China: A national survey.

Zhengzheng ZhangJinhao TaoXiaodi CaiLi HuangChengjun LiuHong RenDong QuHengmiao GaoYibing ChengFurong ZhangZihao YangWei XuHongjun MiaoPan LiuYuxin LiuGuoping LuWeiming Chen

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2023)

This study showed a steady increase in the number of children receiving prolonged mechanical ventilation during the study period in Chinese PICUs with distinct clinical characteristics and outcomes. A better community-based care for PMV children is needed in mainland China.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
young adults
healthcare
respiratory failure
palliative care
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
quality improvement
chronic pain
glycemic control