Mechanical ventilation in the newborn; a simplified approach. Part 1: Intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is a frequent intervention in the neonatal intensive care unit. This article is directed towards paediatricians in training and attempts to cover the basics of PPV without being too technical. To do so we have employed an extensive use of graphics to illustrate the underlying principles.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Newborn Care, University of Sydney, Missenden Rd., Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
Vincent
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Muhlethaler
Girvan
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Malcolm
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000379:methods*; D012016:Reference Values; D012119:Respiration