Is noninvasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assistance (NIV-NAVA) an alternative to NCPAP in preventing extubation failure in preterm infants?

Ana C Yagui Paula Alves GonçalvesSandra H MurakamiAdriana Z SantosRomy S B ZachariasCelso Moura Rebello

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2019)

In this small retrospective cohort study, the use of NIV-NAVA as postextubation strategy was effective in reducing extubation failure within 72 h in preterm infants when compared to traditional NCPAP.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation