[Results of mechanical ventilation in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome].
This paper reveals the results of synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation in premature babies over a period of 8 years. Out of 1532 mechanical ventilated newborns 438 were prematures with severe hyaline membrane disease. The incidence of barotraumatic complications (Pneumothorax 1.2%, pulmonary interstitial emphysema 3% and bronchopulmonary dysplasia 3.4%) was relatively low. We discuss this as an effect of using low respirator frequencies guaranteering sufficient emptying time of the lungs.
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Klinische Abteilung für Neonatologie, Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde, Auenbruggerplatz 30, A-8036 Graz. kikli.sek@kfunigraz.ac.at
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D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants