Pediatric research
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Comparative Study
Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist improves patient–ventilator interaction in infants as compared with conventional ventilation.
Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) is a mode of ventilation controlled by the electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi). The aim was to evaluate patient-ventilator interaction in infants during NAVA as compared with conventional ventilation. ⋯ NAVA improves patient-ventilator interaction and delivers adequate ventilation with variable pressure in infants.