The first breath during resuscitation of prematurely born infants

The first five initial inflation pressures and times during resuscitation of prematurely born infants are frequently lower than those recommended and rarely result in tidal volumes exceeding the anatomical dead space. Greater volumes were produced when the infant was provoked to inspire by an inflation (active inflation).
Source: Early Human Development - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research