TY - JOUR 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 SP - F175 LP - F180 DO - 10.1136/archdischild-2015-309611 VL - 101 IS - 2 AU - Karen E McCall AU - Peter G Davis AU - Louise S Owen AU - David G Tingay Y1 - 2016/03/01 UR - http://fn.bmj.com/content/101/2/F175.abstract N2 - 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. ER -