Overview
The Technology Dependence Center/Home Ventilation Program (TDC) cares for children with chronic lung disease who are in need of assistive therapies such as mechanical ventilation, airway clearance devices or an artificial airway. Our philosophy is that such technologies, when used appropriately, can allow for better growth and development and decrease the need for hospital care.
The Center provides ongoing assessment and treatment of conditions such as chronic respiratory failure and insufficiency in patients with neuromuscular disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and airway anomalies.
The multidisciplinary team includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, nutritionists and social workers. We attempt to coordinate equipment and home nursing needs and communicate frequently with your primary physician and other consulting doctors.
The mission of the Technology Dependence Center is to:
- Provide outstanding patient care to patients with chronic lung diseases and their families
- Educate physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals about optimal treatment strategies and participate in development of regional and national care standards
- Conduct basic and clinical research that will further the understanding and care of these patients
Contact Us
- 215-590-3749
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- Asthma Program
- Cystic Fibrosis Center
- Otolaryngology
- Pulmonary Function Lab
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Sleep Center