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[Recommendations for respiratory support in the newborn (iii). Surfactant and nitric oxide]

F Castillo Salinas1, D Elorza Fernández2, A Gutiérrez Laso3

  • 1Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España.

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|April 5, 2015
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This document presents module 7 of updated literature reviews on respiratory support for newborn infants. It synthesizes published research and clinical experience for optimal neonatal care.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • This module is part of a series of updated literature reviews on respiratory support in newborn infants.
  • It addresses Module 7, focusing on specific aspects of neonatal respiratory care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for respiratory support in newborn infants.
  • To summarize current literature and clinical experience for Module 7.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus process involving all members of the Surfactant and Respiratory Group of the Spanish Society of Neonatology.
  • Systematic review of published papers on respiratory support in neonates.

Main Results:

  • Presents key findings and recommendations for respiratory support in Module 7.
  • Summarizes the consensus on specific topics within neonatal respiratory care.

Conclusions:

  • The recommendations are based on a rigorous consensus process and literature review.
  • This module contributes to updated guidelines for respiratory support in the newborn infant.

Keywords:
Asistencia respiratoriaEvidence based practiceInhaled nitric oxideNewbornPráctica basada en la evidenciaRecién nacidoRespiratory supportSurfactantSurfactanteÓxido nítrico inhalado

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