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Specialist neonatal respiratory care for babies born preterm

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  • Reference number: NG124
  • Published:  03 April 2019
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • What is the effectiveness of high-pressure non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) compared with continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) flow driver as the primary mode of ventilation?

  • What is the best technique for delivering surfactant in a minimally invasive manner? 

  • What is the effectiveness of diuretics compared with placebo in preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm babies on respiratory support?

  • Does targeting higher oxygen saturations of 92% to 97% in preterm babies lead to improved survival without significant complications?

  • What is the most effective combination of an analgesic with a neuromuscular blocker, or an analgesic with an anaesthetic agent, for premedication in preterm babies requiring elective or semi-elective intubation? 

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