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Advanced ventilation in the neonate
M J Antunes1, J S Greenspan, K Zukowsky
1Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Advanced ventilation therapies, including nitric oxide and liquid ventilation, show promise for treating sick neonates. These methods may also influence nursing care practices for critically ill newborns.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal medicine
- Respiratory therapy
- Pediatric critical care
Background:
- Sick neonates often require advanced respiratory support.
- Conventional ventilation may have limitations in severe cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of advanced ventilation techniques.
- To explore the implications of these therapies for neonatal nursing.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on nitric oxide therapy.
- Analysis of studies on liquid ventilation.
- Discussion of nursing considerations for advanced ventilation.
Main Results:
- Nitric oxide therapy is established for persistent pulmonary hypertension.
- Liquid ventilation shows potential but requires further research.
- Both therapies necessitate specialized nursing skills and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Advanced ventilation strategies offer therapeutic benefits for neonates.
- Nurses play a crucial role in managing these advanced treatments.
- Further research is needed to optimize liquid ventilation protocols.