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Review
. 2021 Dec;48(4):881-893.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.08.004. Epub 2021 Oct 2.

Mechanical Ventilation During Chronic Lung Disease

Christopher D Baker  1
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Review

Mechanical Ventilation During Chronic Lung Disease

Christopher D Baker. Clin Perinatol. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

For infants with the most severe forms of chronic lung disease, regardless of etiology, chronic mechanical ventilation can provide stability, reduce acute respiratory events, and alleviate increased work of breathing. This approach prioritizes the baby's growth and development during early life. Once breathing comfortably, these infants can tolerate developmental therapies with the goal of achieving the best neurocognitive outcomes possible.

Keywords: Chronic ventilation; Preterm infants; Tracheostomy.

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