Services & Specialties
Pediatric Home Ventilator

Get expert, coordinated care to help your child live safely and comfortably with a home ventilator.

Patient Joshua Mandel is seen by Private Duty Nurse, Tiara West (LPN), at his home based ICU. Joshua was born premature and spent an extensive time in the NICU.

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Helping Children Breathe Easier at Home

When your child depends on a ventilator, daily life can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about safety, care at home, and what comes next. Our team is here to guide you with clear answers and steady support.

At Cincinnati Children’s Home Ventilator Program, we care for children with ventilator dependence, chronic respiratory failure, severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), central apnea, and tracheostomy needs. With years of experience and more than 300 active patients, we help families manage complex care at home while improving comfort and quality of life.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children's Home Ventilator Program?

Team-based care brings specialists together to create one clear plan for your child
Dedicated nurse coordinator guides scheduling, answers questions, and supports your family from day one
Second opinions from nationally recognized experts help you feel confident in your child’s care plan
Coordinated scheduling helps complete visits, testing, and evaluations efficiently

Expertise in Home Ventilator Care

Nationally Ranked Pulmonary Care

Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Our pulmonology care is ranked #2 in the nation. Our physicians are widely published and invited to present their work, bringing leading expertise to your child’s care.

Advanced Treatments and Research

Our team offers innovative treatments and advanced airway and imaging evaluations. We use the latest tools and research to guide care decisions and improve outcomes for children with complex breathing needs.

Team-Based, Whole-Child Care

Your child’s care team includes pulmonology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, nutrition, surgery, neurology, and more. This team-based care means we look at every part of your child’s health and create a personalized plan that fits their needs.

Personalized Plans and Ongoing Support

Every child receives a care plan tailored to their condition and daily life. A dedicated nurse coordinator helps organize appointments, reviews records, and supports your family at every step.

Trusted Experience and Outcomes

We care for more than 300 children in our ventilator program. Families and referring providers trust our experience in managing complex conditions and helping children safely transition to home care.

Support for Families Near and Far

Families come to us from across the region and beyond for specialized care. Our team helps coordinate visits and services to make care as smooth and manageable as possible.

They have a great training regimen for everybody and checklists for you, so they know that you're confident in taking care of your baby before you take them home.

Lynae Lienhoop

Mom to twin daughters, Louise and Layla

Transitional Care

Services & SpecialtiesPediatric Home Ventilator