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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) is a key respiratory support modality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
  • Initial clinical trials focused on HFOV as a first-line treatment for preterm infants with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
  • Current practice has expanded HFOV's application beyond this initial population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and evolving clinical practice of HFOV in neonatal care.
  • To provide guidance on optimizing HFOV application in diverse neonatal populations and conditions.
  • To highlight potential advancements and best practices for safe and effective HFOV use.

Main Methods:

  • This is a narrative review synthesizing current literature and clinical experience.
  • The review focuses on adapting HFOV parameters (mean airway pressure, frequency, I:E ratio, tidal volume) to individual patient needs.
  • Guidance is provided on implementing an open lung approach and utilizing volume-targeted HFOV.

Main Results:

  • HFOV is now frequently reserved for term and preterm infants with severe, complex respiratory failure unresponsive to conventional therapies.
  • Optimal HFOV application necessitates individualized adjustments based on pathophysiology, lung volume, and infant size.
  • Specific strategies for setting mean airway pressure, frequency, and employing volume-targeted HFOV are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical practice has broadened the use of HFOV beyond its initial indication in preterm infants with ARDS.
  • Effective HFOV management requires a personalized approach, adapting key ventilator settings to patient-specific factors.
  • This review offers practical insights for clinicians to optimize HFOV delivery and explore new advancements in neonatal respiratory support.