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.
Muhlethaler
Vincent
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Newborn Care, University of Sydney, Missenden Rd., Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
Malcolm
Girvan
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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