International journal of pediatrics
Mechanical Ventilation and Survival Without Major Morbidity in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants: A Multicenter Study
Par Toso A, Kuzmanic D, Dominguez A et 8 autres.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a frequent lifesaving therapy in very low birthweight (VLBW) infants, although it poses risks and may present complications.
Objective
To evaluate the association between the use and duration of MV and survival without major morbidity (SWMM) in VLBW infants according to gestational age (GA).