Implementation of a protocol-based strategy for weaning nasal high flow therapy in preterm infants.

Marwa AbobakrAhmed AbdallaTarik BarakatHesham Elsayed Abdel-Hady

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)

Implementation of a standardized protocol for weaning from nHFT in preterm infants reduced weaning failure and reduced the time to full feeds. Larger trials are recommended to detect the impact of weaning protocols on other outcomes.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
mechanical ventilation
low birth weight
primary care
randomized controlled trial
acute respiratory distress syndrome
healthcare
intensive care unit
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
mesenchymal stem cells
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
insulin resistance
preterm birth