Abstract
Aim Early extubation is desirable in preterm neonates to minimise the risk of complications associated with prolonged intubation. The association of significant pulmonary haemorrhage (PH) with extubation in a cluster of very preterm infants instigated an assessment of ductal and pulmonary haemodynamic effects of early extubation. Method This is a prospective observational study in 20 neonates (gestation
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1052-1056 |
Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 12 |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |