Total face mask with neurally adjusted ventilatory assist as a rescue therapy in infants with severe bronchiolitis

Conclusion: In infants with severe RSV-induced bronchiolitis, respiratory support with TFM-NIV-NAVA seems to be feasible as a rescue therapy and might be considered in selected patients.What is Known:• Bronchiolitic patients with NIV support failure may require invasive mechanical ventilation.• Interface related complications, especially facial sores, can be a cause of NIV failure.What is New:• Total face mask with non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (TFM-NIV-NAVA) seems feasible as a rescue therapy in deteriorating patients with CPAP or NIV failure.• TFM-NIV-NAVA can improve oxygenation rapidly in patients with aggravating hypoxemia and seems to be well tolerated.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research