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. 2017 Sep;167(11-12):256-258.
doi: 10.1007/s10354-016-0506-6. Epub 2016 Aug 30.

Episodes of hypo- and hypercapnia in a cohort of mechanically ventilated VLBW infants: the role of adequate staffing

Maike Röhr  1 , Martin Poryo  2 , Johannes Bay  3 , Ludwig Gortner  3 , Sascha Meyer  4
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Episodes of hypo- and hypercapnia in a cohort of mechanically ventilated VLBW infants: the role of adequate staffing

Maike Röhr et al. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

In preterm neonates, the use of invasive ventilation may be mandatory because of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). In this short communication, we demonstrate that invasive ventilation in this susceptible cohort may be associated with episodes of both hypo- and hypercapnia, and that inadequate ventilatory support is associated with the occurrence rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD; p < 0.05). Also, inadequate mechanical ventilation is aggravated by a shortage of medical staff.

Keywords: Hypercapnia; Hypocapnia; Mechanical ventilation; Very-low birth weight infants.

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