Childen's Hospital Boston 300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services (Chronic Pulmonary and Ventilator Program):
Our Services
The Chronic Pulmonary and Ventilator Program cares for children in both an outpatient clinic and inpatient (hospitalized) setting.
Teamwork
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Our staff (L-R): Donna Bruley, RT, Lauren Perlman, RT, Diane McInerney, RN, Kathy O'Brien, RN, Virginia Kharasch, MD, Dennis Rosen, MD. Click photo to enlarge.
The Chronic Pulmonary and Ventilator Program recognizes the central role of families in the care of children with chronic respiratory problems. In fact, we encourage family participation and work closely with family members and the child's primary care physician to set goals and provide care.

We also work closely with home equipment companies to ensure that equipment is working properly (e.g., troubleshoot problems, adjust ventilator settings, etc.).

Our goal is to help your child reach his or her full respiratory potential.

Our Patients
Our patients range in age from infancy to mid-adulthood. We care for patients with a variety of illnesses, including:
Many of our patients require medical technology to help them breath, including:
  • assistive respiratory devices for cough and lung clearance
  • full and partial mechanical ventilation
  • non-invasive ventilatory supports
  • oxygen
  • tracheostomy
Our Specialties
Areas of expertise include:

  • Caring for children in the home with medical equipment. Our respiratory therapists and nurses provide training and guidance to patient families regarding home care, including monitoring breathing, safety, resuscitation, and how to recognize and respond to emergencies.

  • Helping hospitalized children (who are dependent on medical technology for breathing assistance) transition back to their home and school.

  • Weaning children from oxygen therapy and ventilator dependency.

  • Long-term follow-up care for prevention of acute respiratory illness.
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