Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation as respiratory support in preterm infants: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Non-invasive ventilation and high flow
- Nursing
- Respiratory
This paper is from 2019, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
Meta-analysis of eight randomised controlled trials (463 preterm infants) comparing noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation with nasal CPAP or biphasic CPAP for respiratory support. It reports lower rates of intubation and greater carbon dioxide clearance with nHFOV. The authors note uncertainty about optimal device settings, use in extremely preterm infants and long-term safety. Of interest to PICU and neonatal teams considering noninvasive respiratory support modalities.
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