Neonatal network : NN
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Pressure-limited, time-cycled ventilation has been the primary mode of ventilation for neonates for several decades. But the realization that volume rather than pressure causes ventilator-induced lung injury has led to the development of new strategies for ventilation. ⋯ Volume-guaranteed ventilation delivers a specific, preset volume of gas, and inspiration ends when it has been delivered. This mode of ventilation requires careful attention to the infant and to ventilator settings.
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Neonatal network : NN · Mar 2003
Comparative StudyIbuprofen: alternative treatment for patent ductus arteriosus.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common problem for premature babies. Indomethacin, traditionally the treatment of choice for PDA closure, varies in effectiveness and can have serious side effects, such as intraventricular cerebral hemorrhage and decreased mesenteric and renal blood flow. ⋯ Their findings have been promising and indicate the need for clinical trials in the U. S.