Oscillatory mechanics at birth for identifying infants requiring surfactant: a prospective, observational trial.

Anna LavizzariChiara VeneroniFrancesco BerettaValeria OttavianiClaudia FumagalliMarta TossiciMariarosa ColnaghiFabio MoscaRaffaele L Dellacà

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

Xrs assessed within 2 h of life predicts surfactant need and respiratory support duration in preterm infants. The possible role of Xrs in improving the individualization of respiratory management in preterm infants deserves further investigation.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
high frequency
study protocol
clinical trial
respiratory tract
phase iii
phase ii
gestational age
cross sectional
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes