Non-Invasive Respiratory Strategies for Pediatric Patients

In an aim to reduce intubation and mechanical ventilation with its associated

risks, various non-invasive respiratory support strategies can be considered for

pediatric patients (1).

These strategies may include high-flow oxygen therapy, continuous positive

airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure, which are increasingly used

to provide support for pediatric patients with respiratory failure (2).

During this webinar, Ira M Cheifetz, MD FCCM FAARC, will discuss:

•The various strategies of non-invasive respiratory support for pediatric patients and clinical evidence to support their use

•Indications and contraindications for non-invasive respiratory support

•Selecting the right strategy of support and settings for each patient

•Challenges with non-invasive support in this population

•When to escalate to intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation

References:

1. Wang Z, He Y, Zhang X, Luo Z. Non-Invasive Ventilation Strategies in Children With Acute Lower Respiratory Infection: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis. Front Pediatr. 2021 Dec 2;9:749975. doi: 10.3389/fped.2021.749975. PMID: 34926341; PMCID: PMC8677331.

2. Slubowski D, Ruttan T. High-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive ventilation in pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract. 2020 Aug;17(8):1-24. Epub 2020 Aug 2. PMID: 32678565.