Technology Dependence Center
If your child has chronic lung disease and uses assistive therapies such as mechanical ventilation, airway clearance devices or an artificial airway, they can benefit from the support our Technology Dependence Center/Home Ventilation Program (TDC) provides.
The right technology used in the right circumstances can help your child grow and develop and lessen the need for hospital care.
How we serve you
No matter where your child is in their journey, we start by assessing their breathing difficulties to personalize their care. As your child's needs change, so will their care plan. Our team will be with your family every step of the way. The TDC provides ongoing assessment and care coordination to help your child reach their goals, from the hospital, to outpatient visits, to home care.
Conditions we treat
If your child has chronic respiratory failure and insufficiency and needs assistive therapies to help them breathe, the TDC is here for you. We care for children with conditions that affect their breathing, including neuromuscular disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, airway anomalies and more.
Meet your team
The multidisciplinary team at the Technology Dependence Center includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, nutritionists and social workers who can help coordinate equipment and home nursing needs and communicate frequently with your primary physician and other consulting doctors.
Our locations
Access Technology Dependence Center care at our Philadelphia hospital.
What to expect during your child's care
Whether your child is in the hospital or coming to the Technology Dependence Center for an outpatient office visit or receiving support at home, learn more about what you can expect.
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