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Pediatric Respiratory Care
Children with respiratory conditions often require attentive monitoring, specialized medical support, and a care environment equipped to respond to their individual needs. At Florida Pediatric Care Centers, our trained pediatric care team provides compassionate respiratory support for children who require ongoing monitoring and assistance throughout the day.
- Individualized respiratory care based on each child’s needs
- Close monitoring of respiratory health and vital signs
- Support for children with complex respiratory conditions
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Specialized Respiratory Care for Children
We understand that respiratory care can be an important part of your child’s daily routine. Our team follows each child’s individualized care plan and works closely with parents, physicians, and healthcare professionals to support their respiratory health, comfort, and overall well-being.
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Comprehensive Respiratory Care & Monitoring
Our care team closely monitors children who require ongoing observation of their breathing, oxygen levels, and overall respiratory status.
Each child receives care according to their prescribed medical plan, respiratory needs, condition, and recommendations from their healthcare providers.
Our trained team provides attentive support for children who require specialized respiratory care as part of their daily medical needs.
Children who require supplemental oxygen or other prescribed respiratory support can receive assistance according to their individualized plan.
We provide care for children with chronic respiratory conditions and other medical needs that require ongoing observation and specialized attention.
We communicate with parents, physicians, and healthcare professionals to help maintain continuity and coordination throughout your child’s care.
Specialized Care for Children With Respiratory Needs
Our respiratory care may support children with a variety of medical and respiratory conditions, including:
- Chronic respiratory conditions
- Tracheostomy dependence
- Oxygen dependence
- Respiratory infections requiring ongoing monitoring
- Apnea and breathing disorders
- Neuromuscular conditions affecting breathing
- Prematurity-related respiratory needs
- Chronic lung conditions
- Complex medical conditions requiring respiratory monitoring
- Other respiratory needs identified by a child’s healthcare provider
Every child receives care based on their individual medical needs and prescribed care plan.
Who Qualifies for PPEC
Getting Started With Respiratory Care
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Contact Florida Pediatric Care Centers (PPEC) facility to schedule an initial consultation and the tour of our facility.
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During consultation, the PPEC staff will assess your child’s medical history and needs, and determine if they are eligible for PPEC services.
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If your child qualifies for PPEC services, facility will work with you to develop an individualized plan that meets their unique needs.
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Work with your child’s healthcare team and the PPEC facility to coordinate any necessary medical equipment, medications, and supplies.
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Once your child’s care plan is in place, they can begin attending Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care services at the facility for up to 12 hours a day.
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As your child’s needs change, the care plan can be adjusted to ensure they receive the highest level of care, confidence and support.
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Other PPEC Services Included in Extended Care
Medical Daycare
Our PPEC medical daycare offers comprehensive care & support to medically fragile children in a nurturing & engaging environment. We help children with complex medical needs achieve optimal health & development.
Behavioral Therapy
Ensuring that young children can manage their ever-changing emotions is critical to their overall health. Our experts dive into these emotions and guide children to positive thoughts and feelings.
Physical Therapy
We help children struggling with functional movement and balance. They will learn how to manage various challenges and how they can improve. We also tailor programs to muscle tone issues, hand-eye coordination, and more.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy service helps little ones uncover their hidden voice. Speech therapists work with young children to improve their articulation, cognitive and social communication skills.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy acts as a critical stepping stone to prepare little ones for their journey to the big world. Children learn how to perform everyday tasks after an evaluation of fine motor skills and daily habits.
Free Transportation
We offer free transportation to all PPEC families anywhere in South Florida! We will happily send a vehicle with one of our staff members to accompany your child to and from our PPEC center.
Recreational Activities
Fun activities are a core part of our program. Our goal is for every child to be happily engaged on a daily basis. Our activities include holiday events, catered lunches, birthday parties, Disney+, games, tablets, Nintendo Switch, and more!
Specialized Education
Education will always be a priority at Florida Pediatric Care Centers. We work with special education teachers to provide individualized learning services for our children, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
We may support children with chronic respiratory conditions, tracheostomy dependence, oxygen dependence, apnea, prematurity-related respiratory needs, and other complex medical conditions requiring respiratory monitoring.
Yes. Children with tracheostomies may receive specialized support according to their individualized care plan and healthcare provider’s instructions.
Children who require supplemental oxygen may receive appropriate support and monitoring according to their prescribed medical plan.
At Florida Pediatric Care
Centers, we specialize in caring for children with complex medical needs, including those with developmental delays or disabilities. Our team of healthcare professionals are trained to handle many combinations of medical needs. We work together to provide personalized care plans that address each child’s unique needs, including specialized therapies, nursing care, and education services.
Medicaid eligibility is complex and varies from state to state, taking into account factors like family size and specific medical needs. We would recommend reaching out to your local Medicaid office or a social worker for the most current and accurate information regarding income limits for qualifying for PPEC services with Medicaid.
Give Your Child the Specialized Care They Deserve
When your child needs specialized medical or developmental support, having the right care team can make all the difference. At Florida Pediatric Care Centers, we combine skilled pediatric care, therapy, compassion, and family support in one welcoming environment.