Respiratory and ventilatory management of critically ill children during transport.
As more and more pediatric intensive care units are established throughout the country, transport systems for critically ill children assume increasing importance. This article concerns the personnel, equipment, and other requirements for a transport system and reviews the respiratory and ventilatory management of pediatric patients during transport.
D002140:California; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000592:standards*