Utilisation of RAM cannula for non-invasive respiratory support for infants in the cardiac ICU.

Ashish SainiKevin O MaherShriprasad R Deshpande

Published in: Cardiology in the young (2021)

RAM cannula can be safely used to provide non-invasive support to infants in the cardiac ICU for escalation and de-escalation of respiratory support. Factors associated with success can be used to make decisions about candidacy and appropriate timing of non-invasive ventilation use to maximise effectiveness.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
left ventricular
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
open label
randomized controlled trial
heart failure
positive airway pressure
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory tract