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Ventilatory support at home for children: A joint position paper from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand/Australasian Sleep Association

  • Jasneek Chawla
  • , Elizabeth A. Edwards
  • , Amanda L. Griffiths
  • , Gillian M. Nixon
  • , Sadasivam Suresh
  • , Jacob Twiss
  • , Moya Vandeleur
  • , Karen A. Waters
  • , Andrew C. Wilson
  • , Susan Wilson
  • , Andrew Tai

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Abstract

The goal of this position paper on ventilatory support at home for children is to provide expert consensus from Australia and New Zealand on optimal care for children requiring ventilatory support at home, both non-invasive and invasive. It was compiled by members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA). This document provides recommendations to support the development of improved services for Australian and New Zealand children who require long-term ventilatory support. Issues relevant to providers of equipment and areas of research need are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)920-937
Number of pages18
JournalRespirology
Volume26
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2021

Keywords

  • home ventilation
  • paediatrics
  • respiratory
  • sleep
  • ventilatory support

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