Pediatric research
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Observational Study
Forced oscillation measurements in the first week of life and pulmonary outcome in very preterm infants on noninvasive respiratory support.
We aimed at investigating whether early lung mechanics in non-intubated infants below 32 weeks of gestational age (GA) are associated with respiratory outcome. ⋯ Assessment of Xrs in the first week of life is feasible and improves prognostication of respiratory outcome in very preterm infants on noninvasive respiratory support.