Cough Assist and Children with Medical Complexity
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the indications for mechanical in-exsufflation therapy for the child with medical complexity.
- Gain familiarity with the available devices used in this therapy.
- Briefly review the modes, settings, and interfaces relevant to administering therapy.
- Recognize challenges that patients may encounter during the therapy.
- Acquire knowledge on prescribing and initiating equipment, as well as arranging essential education for both the patient and their caregiver.
Speakers
Faiza Syed, RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Resources Mentioned in Session
- Pulmonary complications of chronic neuromuscular diseases and their management
- British Thoracic Society guideline for respiratory management of children with neuromuscular weakness
- Ontario’s Ventilator Equipment Pool
- AboutKidsHeath: Cough Assist
- Philips Cough Assist User Manual
- ADP Form to request equipment from the Ontario Ventilator Equipment Pool (VEP)
- Connected Care @ SickKids
- E70 Cough Assist
Didactic Materials
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Next Session
April 10, 2025
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Children with Medical Complexity: How can we meet their needs?
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