John Lin

Dr. John Lin, a Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Respiratory Care, shares his insights on high-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV). He explains how the VDR ventilator works, mapping its settings to conventional terms. Listeners learn about safe percussive frequency ranges, the importance of I-time adjustments for effective ventilation, and patient management during transitions to HFPV. Dr. Lin also discusses contraindications, weaning strategies, and updates on its usage trends, emphasizing the need for clinicians to be aware of future equipment availability.

Join Dr. John Lin, a pediatric critical care expert and director at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as he delves into the innovative world of high-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV). He discusses its key benefits for pediatric patients, especially those with complex respiratory issues, and shares insights on patient selection and collaborative care. Listeners will explore the advantages of HFPV over traditional methods, the importance of training for medical teams, and the future directions for research in this vital area of pediatric medicine.

Dr. John Lin discusses the ICU Liberation Bundle and its impact on caring for critically ill children. Topics include collaboration among pediatric facilities, historical differences between pediatric and adult ICUs, bundle utilization in pediatric critical care, and the evolution of pediatric ICU collaborative efforts.