Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): an Australian NICU experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm infants often require non-invasive breathing support while their lungs and control of respiration are still developing. Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA) is an emerging technology that allows infants to breathe spontaneously while receiving support breaths proportional to their effort. This study describes the first Australian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience of NIV-NAVA.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study of infants admitted to a major tertiary NICU between October 2017 and April 2021 supported with NIV-NAVA. Infants were divided into three groups based on the indication to initiate NIV-NAVA (post-extubation; apnoea; escalation). Successful application of NIV-NAVA was based on the need for re-intubation within 48 h

SUBMITTER: Cheng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312715 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature