Journal article

Sustained Inflation vs Standard Resuscitation for Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

EE Foglia, AB Te Pas, H Kirpalani, PG Davis, LS Owen, AH Van Kaam, W Onland, M Keszler, GM Schmölzer, H Hummler, G Lista, C Dani, P Bastrenta, R Localio, SJ Ratcliffe

JAMA Pediatrics | AMER MEDICAL ASSOC | Published : 2020

Abstract

Importance: Most preterm infants require respiratory support to establish lung aeration after birth. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure are standard therapies. An initial sustained inflation (inflation time >5 seconds) is a widely practiced alternative strategy. Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of sustained inflation vs intermittent positive pressure ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure for the prevention of hospital mortality and morbidity for preterm infants. Data Sources: MEDLINE (through PubMed), Embase, the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Cochrane Central Register ..

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