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Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine

2014, vol. 23, nr 5, September-October, p. 843–848

Publication type: review article

Language: English

Mechanical Ventilation in Children – Problems and Issues

Marzena Zielińska1,2,A,B,C,D,F, Stanisław Zieliński1,3,B,C,E,F, Alicja Śniatkowska-Bartkowska4,B,C,E,F

1 Department and Clinic of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland

2 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Clinical University Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland

3 Intensive Care Unit, Clinical University Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland

4 Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland

Abstract

Respiratory failure is the leading reason for the admission of children to intensive care units, and the ventilator is the main therapeutic tool used during the treatment of these patients. A competently used ventilator and adequate knowledge of the anatomy, histology and physiology of the respiratory system in particular age groups of children (especially among neonates and infants) are crucial for successful treatment. Both non-invasive and invasive ventilation modes can be used for respiratory treatment in children. Invasive ventilation modes can be divided into two groups: conventional ones such as pressure-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation, or non-conventional modes such as oscillatory ventilation. Mechanical ventilation can involve a high risk of serious complications, such as pressure injury (barotrauma), volume injury (volutrauma) and biotrauma. Adhering to the principles of lung-protective ventilation can reduce the risk of side effects of mechanical ventilation.
Results. Adv Clin Exp Med 2014, 23, 5, 843–848

Key words

respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, ventilator, children, lung protective ventilation.

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