Bacterial colonisation of the endotracheal tube in ventilated very preterm neonates: A retrospective cohort study.

Jasmine AntoineGarry D T InglisMandy WayPeter O'RourkeMark William Davies

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)

Bacterial colonisation of ETTs is common. It is associated with more septicaemia. There was no significant association with CLD, longer admission or mortality.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
intensive care unit
emergency department
acute respiratory distress syndrome
preterm birth
preterm infants
type diabetes
coronary artery disease