Effectiveness of Synchronized Noninvasive Ventilation to Prevent Intubation in Preterm Infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Noninvasive ventilation is being increasingly used on preterm infants to reduce ventilator lung injury and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (SNIPPV) to prevent intubation in premature infants.

Methods

Prospective observational study of SNIPPV use on preterm infants of less than 32 weeks' gestation. All patients were managed using a prospective protocol intended to reduce invasive mechanical ventilation (iMV) use. Previous respiratory status, as well as respiratory outcomes and possible secondary side effects were analyzed.

Results

SNIPPV was used on 78 patients: electively to support extubation on 25 ventilator-dependent patients and as a resc

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Navarro C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4974112 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature