The follow-up of children on home invasive mechanical ventilation after hospital discharge.

The number of children on home invasive mechanical ventilation (HIMV) has been increasing because it is a cost-effective strategy, the developments in technological tools, and its psychological and developmental advantages. Therefore, healthcare providers should be familiar with the follow-up of these patients after hospital discharge. This review will highlight the important points to be aware of during home care of children on HIMV, emphasizing the frequency of scheduled hospital visits after hospital discharge, recognizing adverse events related to HIMV, and ensuring the continued care of these children in areas such as vaccination, and performing appropriate tests in the follow-up.

Nayır Büyükşahin H ，Yalcın E 《-》

Transitioning children using home invasive mechanical ventilation from hospital to home: Discharge criteria, disparities, and ethical considerations.

Children using home invasive mechanical ventilation (HIMV), a valuable therapeutic option for chronic respiratory failure, constitute a growing population. Transitioning children using HIMV from hospital to home care is a complex process that requires a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community resources. Medical stability, caregiver competence, and home environment suitability are essential factors in determining discharge readiness. Caregiver education and training play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and effective home care. Simulation training and staged education progression are effective strategies for equipping caregivers with necessary skills. Resource limitations, inadequate home nursing support, and disparities in available community resources are common obstacles to successful HIMV discharge. International perspectives shed light on diverse healthcare systems and challenges faced by caregivers worldwide. While standardizing guidelines for HIMV discharge may be complex, collaboration among healthcare providers and the development of evidence-based regional guidelines can improve outcomes for children using HIMV and their caregivers. This review seeks to synthesize literature, provide expert guidance based on experience, and highlight components to safely discharge children using HIMV. It further assesses disparities and divergences within regional and international healthcare systems while addressing relevant ethical considerations.

Henningfeld J ，Friedrich AB ，Flanagan G ，Griffith C ，Hughes A ，Molkentine L ，Steuart R ，Wilkinson S ，Baker CD ... -  《-》

Management of respiratory problems in children on home invasive mechanical ventilation.

Tekin MN ，Çobanoğlu N 《-》

An eight-year follow-up study of Home Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Finland.

Kreivi HR ，Kotanen P ，Siirala W 《BMC Pulmonary Medicine》

Management of neurological problems in children on home invasive mechanical ventilation.

Sayar Y ，Yıldırım M ，Teber S 《-》