Atelectasis and lung changes in preterm neonates in the neonatal period: a blind radiological report and clinical findings

Conclusion: Considering the radiological report, no significance was found for the observed changes. Atelectasis was not the most frequently observed change. The predisposing factors for these changes were extreme prematurity, low weight, male sex, a poorly positioned endotracheal tube and the use of invasive mechanical ventilation.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research