A randomised comparison of resuscitation with an anaesthetic rebreathing circuit or an infant ventilator in very preterm infants. Issue 6 (21st October 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Menakaya, J; Andersen, C; Chirla, D; Wolfe, R; Watkins, A
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 89:Issue 6(2004)
• Page Start: F494
• Page End: F496
• Publication Date: 2004-10-21
• Subjects: CRIB, clinical risk index for babies -- DB, Dräger Babylog 8000plus -- eVt, expiratory tidal volume -- GA, gestational age -- PEEP, positive end expiratory pressure -- PIP, peak inspiratory pressure -- SC, standard anaesthetic rebreathing circuit; resuscitation -- ventilator -- mechanical -- randomised trial -- preterm; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920105
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.2003.033340
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-2998

Abstract

Abstract : Twenty four preterm infants (< 27 weeks gestation) were randomised to resuscitation with an anaesthetic rebreathing circuit or a ventilator with volume guarantee. There was no difference in weight or gestation between the groups. End expiratory pressures were higher and less variable with the ventilator. This pilot study shows that very preterm infants can be safely and effectively resuscitated using a ventilator.