Ventilatory Support Outside of PICU

Authors: Simon J Parsons, Jody Platt

Tags: Critical Care, Lung, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Physicians, Respirology

Last Updated: March 18th, 2024

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At the ACH, CPAP/BiPAP/tracheostomies can be managed on most inpatients units if certain criteria are meet as described on this document. Children requiring long term ventilatory support for > 16 hrs. per day as NIV or tracheostomy enabled invasive ventilation are usually placed on Unit 2 Yellow Wing.

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Ventilatory Support Outside of PICU

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Pediatric Clinical Care Guidelines is a collaborative, not-for-profit ACH initiative. The site is shared widely with medical professionals in order to disseminate best practices and encourage dialogue around protocols and procedures.