title: Mechanical ventilation in pediatric patients.
abstract: Mechanical ventilation in infants and children is guided by the same principles used in ventilating adults. The child's unique anatomy and pulmonary physiology, however, require special considerations. An understanding of these differences will enable the physician to approach the ventilatory management of pediatric patients in a logical manner.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: McWilliams
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000254:growth & development; D010106:Oxygenators; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical