Methods of assessment and findings regarding pulmonary function in infants less than 1000 grams.
Information regarding lung mechanics and pulmonary function may be used to influence the selection of tiny infant ventilator settings and thus minimize the risk for lung injury during mechanical ventilation. Data regarding compliance and resistance are presented in comparison to various ventilator settings.
D000403:Airway Resistance; D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008170:Lung Compliance; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements / Q000295:instrumentation; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation