Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Jan 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialPhysiological effects of high-flow nasal cannula therapy in preterm infants.
High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy is increasingly used in preterm infants despite a paucity of physiological studies. We aimed to investigate the effects of HFNC on respiratory physiology. ⋯ HFNC therapy produces clinically significant pEEP with large variability at higher flow rates. Highest pressures were observed in infants weighing <1000 g. Flow, weight and mouth position are all important determinants of pressures generated. Reductions in pEECO2 support HFNC's role in dead space washout.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Jan 2020
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of conventional and videolaryngoscopy blades in neonates.
Neonatal intubation is an essential but difficult skill to learn. Videolaryngoscopy allows the airway view to be shared by the intubator and supervisor and improves intubation success. Ideally, a videolaryngoscope (VL) should be usable as a conventional laryngoscope (CL). ⋯ The direct airway view obtained by the VL is narrower than that obtained with the CL, although the corresponding view on the VL screen is maintained. Minor adaptation of intubation technique may be required when using a VL. Modifying VL blades to reduce these differences may improve their usefulness as an intubation training tool.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Jan 2020
Incorporating dextrose gel and feeding in the treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia.
To determine the impact of incorporating dextrose gel in the treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia (NH) and the role of feeding type in NH outcomes. ⋯ Dextrose gel is an effective tool in the treatment of NH. An infant's pregel blood glucose concentration may be helpful in guiding decisions around type of feeding provided.