Comparison between two different modes of non-invasive ventilatory support in preterm newborn infants with respiratory distress syndrome mild to moderate: preliminary data

Despite of improved survival of premature infants, the incidence of long term pulmonary complications, mostly associated with ventilation-induced lung injury, remains high. Non invasive ventilation (NIV) is able to reduce the adverse effects of mechanical ventilation. Although nasal continuous posit...

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Published in:	La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
Main Authors:	F. Ciuffini, C. Pietrasanta, A. Lavizzari, S. Musumeci, C. Gualdi, S. Sortino, M. Colnaghi, F. Mosca
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2014-08-01
Subjects:	Non-invasive ventilation respiratory distress syndrome preterm infant
Online Access:	http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/88