Transition of prolonged mechanical ventilation in children from PICU to family and humanistic care / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

With the improvement of pediatric treatment level, the number of children with prolonged mechanical ventilation has increased rapidly.The transition of children from PICU to home mechanical ventilation is a very complex and arduous process that requires multi-faceted support and management.Long-term mechanically ventilated children and their families bear a huge social and psychological burden, and they need psychological support and humanistic care from the society.