Delayed sustained lung inflation for preterm neonates in neonatal intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sustained lung inflation (SLI) right after birth to decrease the use of mechanical ventilation of preterm infants is controversial because of potential harm. This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of delayed SLI in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods

Preterm neonates requiring continuous positive airway pressure after birth were eligible for enrollment. In the experimental group, SLI with 20 cm H2O for 15 s was conducted by experienced staff in the NICU between 30 min and 24 h after birth.

Results

A total of 45 neonates were enrolled into this study, including 24 in the experimental group and 21 in the control group. There was no significant difference in the birth condition between the experimenta

SUBMITTER: Lu LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378386 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature