Amber C. Bausley

Perioperative Characteristics and Outcomes of Home-Ventilated Children Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery in the Pediatric NSQIP Database.

BACKGROUND Due to advancements in medicine and technology, there is a growing population of children with chronic respiratory failure that requires long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV). These patients commonly have a high degree of medical complexity and often require surgical intervention. AIMS This study seeks to...