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Oscillatory ventilation for infants with respiratory distress syndrome – survey of current practice in the UK

Oscillatory ventilation for infants with respiratory distress syndrome – survey of current... Bragonier et al., HFOV for infants with RDS J. Perinat Med. 26 (1998) 201-203 Reg Bragonier and Stella Imong Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Exeter, Devon, UK 1 Introduction A great deal of interest has centred in recent years on the management of premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) using high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV). It has been used both for rescue therapy, when conventional ventilation has failed, and electively as the primary mode of ventilation. The use of HFOV is becoming more widespread, with smaller units acquiring oscillators. However, it's benefit in the management of RDS has not been conclusively demonstrated [3]. The present survey was undertaken to define current practice in the UK with regard to the selection of babies with respiratory distress syndrome for HFOV 2 Method A questionnaire was posted in December 1997 to all 98 neonatal units in the UK with four or more intensive care cots. One consultant per unit was requested to complete the questionnaire which was then returned by post anonymously. The following details were requested: · the unit's status as teaching hospital or district general hospital (DGH) · number of cots in total and number of intensive care http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Perinatal Medicine de Gruyter

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de Gruyter
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Copyright © 2009 Walter de Gruyter
ISSN
0300-5577
eISSN
1619-3997
DOI
10.1515/jpme.1998.26.3.201
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Bragonier et al., HFOV for infants with RDS J. Perinat Med. 26 (1998) 201-203 Reg Bragonier and Stella Imong Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Exeter, Devon, UK 1 Introduction A great deal of interest has centred in recent years on the management of premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) using high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV). It has been used both for rescue therapy, when conventional ventilation has failed, and electively as the primary mode of ventilation. The use of HFOV is becoming more widespread, with smaller units acquiring oscillators. However, it's benefit in the management of RDS has not been conclusively demonstrated [3]. The present survey was undertaken to define current practice in the UK with regard to the selection of babies with respiratory distress syndrome for HFOV 2 Method A questionnaire was posted in December 1997 to all 98 neonatal units in the UK with four or more intensive care cots. One consultant per unit was requested to complete the questionnaire which was then returned by post anonymously. The following details were requested: · the unit's status as teaching hospital or district general hospital (DGH) · number of cots in total and number of intensive care

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Journal of Perinatal Medicinede Gruyter

Published: Jan 1, 1998

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