Use of average volume‐assured pressure support (AVAPS) in invasive pediatric chronic mechanical ventilation

Delivery of average assured pressure support (AVAPS) through tracheostomy in paediatric patients

“…Although several paediatric case reports and case series have demonstrated efficacy of AVAPS mode used non‐invasively, 2–5 the use of AVAPS mode to provide effective and safe ventilation through the tracheostomy in children has been described in only one recent case series 6 . AVAPS offers several advantages over conventional BPAP.…”

“…Although several paediatric case reports and case series have demonstrated efficacy of AVAPS mode used non‐invasively, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 the use of AVAPS mode to provide effective and safe ventilation through the tracheostomy in children has been described in only one recent case series. 6 AVAPS offers several advantages over conventional BPAP. Fixed pressure BPAP is unable to compensate for changes in airway resistance, respiratory system compliance or sleep stage‐related respiratory effort that can adversely impact on tidal volume delivery.…”

Volume‐targeted ventilation as an invasive home ventilation strategy: A single‐center experience

“…However, evidence in the literature describing its use for long-term home mechanical ventilation in children is lacking. 1 This is a retrospective chart review and report of our single-center experience using VTV for invasive portable mechanical ventilation in various respiratory diseases. This ventilation mode was well tolerated, with no clinical concerns noted (e.g., respiratory distress, oxygen requirements, hypercarbia).…”