RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Sustained lung inflation at birth: what do we know, and what do we need to know?
JF Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition
JO Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
SP F175
OP F180
DO 10.1136/archdischild-2015-309611
VO 101
IS 2
A1 Karen E McCall
A1 Peter G Davis
A1 Louise S Owen
A1 David G Tingay
YR 2016
UL http://fn.bmj.com/content/101/2/F175.abstract
AB A sustained inflation has been advocated as a potential method of augmenting lung aeration at birth. Clinical trials have suggested that a sustained inflation may lead to a reduced need for intubation and ventilation in the first few days of life, without cardiovascular compromise or increased lung injury. Despite this, a sustained inflation is not currently a standard of practice, mainly due to a lack of clarity regarding the optimal delivery method. Animal trials have sought to refine delivery techniques. This review will outline current recommendations regarding a sustained inflation, discuss potential strategies for its optimal delivery and suggest priorities for future research.