COVID-19 Respiratory failure in paediatric patients Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been used to treat sleep-disordered breathing, respiratory distress and respiratory failure in adults for the past 30 years, and its use in paediatric patients has grown over the past 10 years. Children at risk of SDB or respiratory failure Children are at risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), respiratory distress or respiratory failure if they have: Upper airway obstruction (caused by adenoid and tonsil hypertrophy, high arched palate, laryngomalcia and mircognathia)1 Lower airway obstruction or restriction (caused by bronchiectasis or scoliosis)1 Poor muscle tone (frequently associated with congenital conditions including muscular atrophies and dystrophies)1 Poor functioning of the pons medulla (brain) and/or central nervous system (caused by congenial central hypoventilation syndrome or spinal cord injury)1 If young children contract a respiratory infectious disease, they are also at risk of acute episodes of respiratory distress or respiratory failure, and may need respiratory support therapy during this time. The treatment for paediatric SDB, respiratory distress and respiratory failure ranges from surgery to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) to invasive ventilation. Keep exploring What is non-invasive & invasive ventilation therapy? Learn how non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or invasive ventilation (IV) could help you to breathe more easily. Explore Respiratory diseases & conditions Learn about other respiratory diseases such as OHS, neuromuscular and restrictive lung diseases and invasive or non-invasive ventilation treatments at home or in the hospital. Explore What happens during normal breathing? To understand what could be affecting your ability to breathe properly, it’s helpful to know what normal breathing looks like. Explore Reference: Cheifetz IM. Invasive and noninvasive paediatric mechanical ventilation.Respir Care. 2003 Apr;48(4):442-58. Patients and families > Respiratory failure in paediatric patients ResMed CPAP masks Choosing the right CPAP mask AirFit N30 nasal mask AirFit N30i nasal mask AirFit N20 nasal mask AirFit F20 full face mask CPAP machines and apps AirMini AirMini app AirSense 10 AutoSet AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her myAir Respiratory care machines Lumis Stellar Astral Patient support Starting your CPAP therapy at home Monitoring your CPAP therapy Stay Connected ResMed Sleep Clinic ResMed Official Online Shop About ResMed Investors Legal & IP Privacy Security Careers Cookies Modern Slavery Statement RESMED United Kingdom Quad 1, First Floor, Becquerel Ave, Harwell Campus OX11 0RA Didcot, United Kingdom Tel:+441235 862997 ©2000-2021 ResMed. All rights reserved. About cookies With your consent, we use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website, personalise content and ads, and to analyse our traffic. To learn more about cookies, please view our Cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings