SIMVS (synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation) mode and BCPAP (Boussignac continous positive airway pressure) system indifficult-to -wean critically ill infants from mechanical ventilation

Conclusion: BCPAP is well tolerated in critical infants on IMV and can reduce the duration of ventilation weaning process and ICU stay, without severe complications.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gaeta, A. M., Annunziata, A., Cauteruccio, R., Scotto di Frega, G., Mazza, M. A., Fiorentino, G. Tags: 2.2 Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Source Type: research