Anatomical and alveolar dead space in mechanically ventilated newborn infants

Conclusions: VD-Ana/kg and VD-Alv/kg increased with decreasing weight and gestation. VD-Alv was higher in infants that have undergone prolonged mechanical ventilation.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dassios, T., Dixon, P., Hickey, A., Fouzas, S., Greenough, A. Tags: Neonatology and paediatric intensive care Source Type: research