Ventilation modalities in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia are among the more complex patients to support with mechanical ventilation. They have particular features that add to the difficulties already present in the neonatal patient. A ventilation strategy tailored to the patient ′s underlying physiology rather than mode of ventilation is the most important issue for clinicians treating these delicate patients.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research