CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Key Clinical Steps in Transitioning Patients With Chronic Hypercapnia to Home Mechanical Ventilation

Key Clinical Steps in Transitioning Patients With Chronic Hypercapnia to Home Mechanical Ventilation

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The symposium discussed the key clinical steps in transitioning hypercapnic patients to home mechanical ventilation. The speakers covered topics such as transitioning patients with chronic respiratory failure to the home setting, different devices used in home ventilation, and specific patient populations such as those with obesity hyperventilation syndrome, COPD, and neuromuscular diseases. The speakers emphasized the importance of understanding the differences between respiratory assist devices and home ventilators, as well as knowing the clinical indications for using each device. They also discussed insurance coverage determinations and the key steps in bringing a patient from the ICU to home with mechanical ventilation. The speakers highlighted the need for acclimating patients to the devices and gradually adjusting their settings to achieve optimal ventilation. They also stressed the importance of targeting physiological markers such as CO2 levels and using the appropriate mode and pressure settings to achieve the desired outcomes. Overall, the symposium provided valuable insights and practical strategies for managing hypercapnic patients on home mechanical ventilation.

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Category Sleep Disorders

Session ID 1030

Speaker Michelle Cao

Speaker Bethany Lussier

Speaker Bernardo Selim

Speaker Lisa Wolfe

Track Sleep Disorders

Keywords

transitioning

home mechanical ventilation

chronic respiratory failure

devices used

patient populations

respiratory assist devices

home ventilators

clinical indications

acclimating patients

optimal ventilation