Weaning strategies for the withdrawal of non-invasive respiratory support applying continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Brenda Van DelftFilip Van GinderdeurenJulie LefevereChristel van DelftFilip Cools

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2020)

A strategy of gradual weaning of airway pressure might increase the chances of successful weaning. Stepdown strategy from CPAP to nasal cannula is a useful alternative resulting in an earlier weaning, but the focus should remain on continued weaning in order to avoid prolonged oxygen supplementation. Interval training should probably not be used.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
preterm infants
sleep apnea
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
low birth weight