Mechanical Ventilation

Question 1

What does NAVA stand for?

Answer 1

Neurally Adjusted Vent Assist

Edi catheter attached to gastic tube

Question 2

Likely resp. tx. for <30 wk <1000g?

Answer 2

Intubation vs CPAP + surfactant agent

Question 3

nCPAP general starting settings?

Answer 3

5-7 cmh20 if recruited
>=8 cmH20 derecruited

Question 4

High Flow settings in general? neonate vs pediatric

Answer 4

NICU: 5-8 Lpm typical (no clear standard)
Peds: 1-2 L/kg/min

Question 5

Escalation of respiratory support ladder? (lowest to highest)

Answer 5

LF -> HF -> CPAP -> Duopap -> NIV -> VENT conventional-> HFOV/HFJV -> ECMO

Surfactant, iNO

Question 6

SIPAP related: how much nCPAP should be generated with 8L of flow?

Answer 6

5 cmh20