Ventilatory Strategies in Infants with Established Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Multicenter Point Prevalence Study.

We performed a point prevalence study on infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), collecting data on type and settings of ventilatory support; 187 infants, 51% of whom were on invasive positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV), from 15 centers were included. We found a significant center-specific variation in ventilator modes.

Long term outcomes in chronic lung disease requiring tracheostomy and chronic mechanical ventilation.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common serious complication associated with preterm birth. Infants with severe BPD often require prolonged and intensive pulmonary care. Among those with the most severe lung disease, this care may include tracheostomy and long-term invasive mechanical ventilation. Although there is a plethora of data on long term respiratory and developmental outcomes of BPD survivors, relevant information on BPD survivors requiring chronic respiratory failure are limited. When compared to those born at term gestation, infants with BPD requiring chronic ventilation are at increased risk of hospitalizations and develop more frequent lower respiratory infections. In childhood and young adulthood, spirometry often shows an obstructive flow pattern. From a neurodevelopmental standpoint, the short-term outcomes appear optimistic, with improvement in growth and increased participation in development-promoting activities. Nonetheless, children born prematurely are vulnerable for long term cognitive, educational and behavioral impairments. BPD is an additional risk factor which exacerbates these deficits, thus contributing to lifelong neurodevelopmental impairments of prematurity.

Dependência crônica de ventilação pulmonar mecânica na assistência pediátrica: um debate necessário para o SUS / Chronic dependence on mechanical pulmonary ventilation in pediatric care: a necessary debate for Brazil's Unified Health System

Pessoas com dependência prolongada de ventilação pulmonar mecânica necessitam de cuidados permanentes e de equipamentos, que podem alongar muito a permanência hospitalar, determinando uma dificuldade de acesso para pacientes com agravos agudos, assim como transtornos pessoais com limitação da qualidade de vida de seus familiares ou cuidadores, devido aos longos períodos de internação. Esta revisão crítica de publicações sobre dependência de ventilação pulmonar mecânica em crianças e adolescentes objetivou disponibilizar informações organizadas de modo sistemático, a fim de subsidiar o debate sobre o tema, considerando que as mudanças de perfil epidemiológico e o crescente acesso tecnológico determinam necessidades como leitos de terapia intensiva e complexa assistência domiciliar para pacientes crônicos, ainda com limites de oferta e regulação no sistema público de saúde brasileiro.

People with prolonged dependence on mechanical ventilation require permanent care and the use of equipment that can result in longer term hospital internment. This can lead to difficulty of access for patients with acute injuries, as well as personal difficulties and stress with reduced quality of life for their families or caregivers due to such longer hospital internment. This critical review of publications dealing with dependence on mechanical ventilation among children and adolescents aimed at making information organized in a systematic manner available in order to support discussion on the subject. It should be borne in mind that changes in epidemiological profile and growing technological access determine needs such as intensive therapy hospital beds and complex home care for chronic patients, which still have limits of supply and regulatory restrictions in the Brazilian public health system.