Characteristics and outcome of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia established on long-term ventilation from neonatal intensive care.

Jonathan Wen Yi OngLucy EverittJodie HiscuttCatherine GriffithsAlison McEvoyKevin Colin William GossMark John Johnson Hazel J Evans

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2022)

Due to advances in interfaces, headgear, and ventilator technology, NIV is an attractive and practically achievable option for infants with severe BPD as small as 2 kg. Initiation and weaning should take place in a facility with the required multidisciplinary expertize.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
early onset
quality improvement
long term care