A randomized pilot study comparing the role of PEEP, O2 flow, and high-flow air for weaning of ventilatory support in very low birth weight infants

Background: There is a lack of evidence to guide step-wise weaning of positive pressure respiratory support for premature infants. This study sought to compare the efficacy of three weaning protocols we designed to facilitate weaning of very low birth weight (VLBW, less than 1500 g) preterm infants...

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Main Authors: Chang-Yo Yang, Mei-Chin Yang, Shih-Ming Chu, Ming-Chou Chiang, Reyin Lien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-04-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721730534X