Journal article
Ventilatory support at home for children: A joint position paper from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand/Australasian Sleep Association
J Chawla, EA Edwards, AL Griffiths, GM Nixon, S Suresh, J Twiss, M Vandeleur, KA Waters, AC Wilson, S Wilson, A Tai
Respirology | WILEY | Published : 2021
DOI: 10.1111/resp.14121
Abstract
The goal of this position paper on ventilatory support at home for children is to provide expert consensus from Australia and New Zealand on optimal care for children requiring ventilatory support at home, both non-invasive and invasive. It was compiled by members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA). This document provides recommendations to support the development of improved services for Australian and New Zealand children who require long-term ventilatory support. Issues relevant to providers of equipment and areas of research need are highlighted.
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Funding Acknowledgements
The working group would like to thank all the key stakeholders who reviewed this document with particular reference to patients and their families who provided consumer recommendation. We would also like to thank the TSANZ and ASA for their support and endorsement of this document.