Adjustment of high flow nasal cannula rates using real-time work of breathing indices in premature infants with respiratory insufficiency.

Kelley Z Kovatis Robert G Locke Amy B Mackley Keshab SubediThomas H Shaffer

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

Premature infants do not receive optimal support on HFNC. The use of a real-time feedback system to adjust HFNC is feasible and improves WOB, oxygen saturation, and oxygen stability. This technology may improve the utility of HFNC in premature infants.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation