Published in:
01-03-2004 | Poster presentation
Neonatal and pediatric noninvasive ventilation via single nasal tube
Authors:
W Lesiuk, L Lesiuk
Published in:
Critical Care
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Special Issue 1/2004
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Excerpt
In clinical practice an attempt was made to provide adequate ventilation by the use of noninvasive intermittent mandatory ventilation (N-IMV) in the cases of apnea of prematurity, infant hypodynamic respiratory insufficiency and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)-caused respiratory insufficiency. Advantages of N-IMV oppose the risk of stomach distension and regurgitation due to high tension of the pylorus combined with inadequate cardia tension. The aim of the study was the evaluation of the effectiveness of N-IMV via a single nasal tube combined with the prone position to avoid a risk of abdominal distension. …