Theoretical open-loop model of respiratory mechanics in the extremely preterm infant.

Non-invasive ventilation is increasingly used for respiratory support in preterm infants, and is associated with a lower risk of chronic lung disease. However, this mode is often not successful in the extremely preterm infant in part due to their markedly increased chest wall compliance that does no...

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Main Authors: Laura Ellwein Fix, Joseph Khoury, Russell R Moores, Lauren Linkous, Matthew Brandes, Henry J Rozycki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6002107?pdf=render