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Respiratory setback associated with extubation failure in extremely preterm infants.
Dhruv Gupta1, Rachel G Greenberg2, Girija Natarajan3
1Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Pediatric Pulmonology
|April 5, 2021
Summary
Extubation failure in preterm infants significantly worsens respiratory status, requiring prolonged recovery. Infants failing extubation may need many days to regain their previous respiratory condition after reintubation.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
- Critical Care
Background:
- Extubation failure in preterm infants is linked to higher mortality and morbidity.
- Uncertainty exists whether poor outcomes stem from infant differences or respiratory setbacks post-extubation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the respiratory status of preterm infants following extubation failure.
- To determine the time required for these infants to recover to their pre-extubation respiratory state.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of preterm infants (birth weight ≤ 1250g) from 2009-2016.
- Defined extubation failure as re-intubation within 5 days.
- Assessed respiratory status using ventilator settings, blood gas parameters, Respiratory Severity Score (RSS), and Ventilation Index (VI).
Main Results:
- 24% of 384 infants failed their first elective extubation.
- A significant portion (91%, 77%, 56%) remained intubated at 24 hours, 72 hours, and 7 days post-failure.
- Respiratory status (RSS, VI) worsened post-reintubation, with median recovery times of 4 and 7 days, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Failed extubation in preterm infants causes a substantial respiratory decline.
- Recovery to pre-extubation respiratory status can take many days after reintubation.
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