One-person versus two-person mask ventilation in preterm infants at birth: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mask leak and airway obstruction are common with mask ventilation in newborn infants, leading to suboptimal ventilation. We aimed to perform a pilot study measuring respiratory mechanics during one-person and two-person mask ventilation in preterm infants at birth.

Methods

Infants less than 30 weeks' gestation were eligible for the study. In the two-person method, one person holds the mask in place and the other provides positive pressure ventilation compared with the standard one-person mask hold. A respiratory function monitor was used in line with a T-piece resuscitator to measure mask leak and airway obstruction. Deferred consent was obtained.

Results

Twenty-five infants were recruited. The mean (SD) birth weight was 920.4 g (188.3), and mean (SD) gesta

SUBMITTER: Shah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906374 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature