The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program offers comprehensive post-acute inpatient care for infants, children and adolescents with complex respiratory conditions. Pediatricians, pulmonologists, nurses, therapists and educators are experienced in treating both the medical and developmental needs of pediatric patients with supplemental oxygen, tracheostomy tubes or ventilator support.

About the Program

Patients

Advances in medical care and technology have made it possible for infants, children and adolescents with complex respiratory conditions who are dependent on technology to survive and thrive. Patients are referred to our inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program when their medical team at their acute care hospital determines they are ready to stabilize and transition to home in a specialized post-acute care setting.

Specific patient diagnoses include:

  • Chronic lung disease due to prematurity
  • Tracheomalacia/bronchomalacia
  • Subglottic stenosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Sleep apnea
  • Neuromuscular disease

Goals of Care

  • Wean pulmonary support
  • Stabilize and support clinical care
  • Provide comprehensive family teaching
  • Coordinate transition to the home setting

For details about this program, please contact:

617-254-3800, ext. 2600
admissions@franciscanchildrens.org