title: Innovations in cardiopulmonary care of the low-birth-weight infant.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to review innovations in cardiopulmonary care of the high-risk, low-birth-weight infant. Recommendations are based on physiologic principles and a review of the research literature. The major problem experienced by the low-birth-weight neonate is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS); traditional treatment is discussed. Strategies for prevention, including antenatal corticosteroid administration and surfactant replacement, are described. Alternative methods of ventilatory support, including high-frequency ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, are detailed. Finally, treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and recommendations for prevention are delineated.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cusson
mesh_terms: D006611:High-Frequency Jet Ventilation; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight / Q000502:physiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants