Physiological and anatomical dead space in mechanically ventilated newborn infants.

Theodore DassiosPaul DixonAnn HickeySotirios FouzasAnne Greenough

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2017)

VD-Ana /kg and VD-Alv /kg increased with decreasing weight and gestation. VD-Alv was higher in infants that have undergone prolonged mechanical ventilation.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
body mass index
preterm infants
physical activity
weight loss
weight gain
body weight
preterm birth