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. 1987 Feb;34(1):47-60.
doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36180-6.

Pediatric home mechanical ventilation

M S Schreiner, M E Donar, R G Kettrick

Pediatric home mechanical ventilation

M S Schreiner et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1987 Feb.

Abstract

Infants and children with chronic respiratory failure are a byproduct of improvements in intensive care medicine. Home mechanical ventilation is an alternative to hospital care for the ventilator-assisted child. With proper preparation, safeguards, and support, these children are being successfully managed at home.

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