Multicenter Experience with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist in Infants with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Conclusion We conclude that NAVA can be used safely and effectively in selective infants with sBPD. Indications and current strategies for the application of NAVA in infants with evolving or established BPD, however, are highly variable between centers. Although this pilot study suggests that NAVA may be successfully used for the management of infants with BPD, sufficient experience and well-designed clinical studies are needed to establish standards of care for defining the role of NAVA in the care of infants with sBPD. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 23, 2020 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: McKinney, Robin L. Keszler, Martin Truog, William E. Norberg, Michael Sindelar, Richard Wallstr öm, Linda Schulman, Bruce Gien, Jason Abman, Steven H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research