Non-invasive Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Premature Birth, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Ventilator Lung; Newborn
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Premature Birth
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Preterm infants (< 37 weeks GA) supported with non-invasive respiratory support. Non-invasive respiratory support can consist of non-invasive NAVA, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or high flow nasal canula (flow > 2 liters/min).The support can be given as primary respiratory support or as respiratory support after weaning from invasive ventilation (= after extubation). Infants can only be enrolled after written and signed informed consent by the parents. Exclusion Criteria: Infant born after a gestational age of 37 weeks or more. Infants with major congenital malformations or chromosomal abnormalities (eg trisomy 18, congenital diaphragmatic hernia…)
Sites / Locations
- Universitair Ziekenhuis BrusselRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Preterm infants on non-invasive respiratory support
All infants on non-invasive respiratory support will be studied. Only infants on NIV-NAVA, will undergo an intervention.