Observational study shows that nurses spend more time caring for  mechanically ventilated preterm infants than those receiving noninvasive ventilation

ConclusionInvasive support was associated with higher workloads than noninvasive support. The differences were partially moderated by individual factors, such as the infant's age. The findings should be replicated within a multicentre design.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - September 17, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kristina Langhammer, Sandra S ülz, Michael Becker‐Peth, Bernhard Roth Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research