CDH - Optimisation of Neonatal Ventilation

Optimisation of Neonatal Ventilation: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - Determining the Appropriate Level of Volume Guarantee

To determine the appropriate volume (size) of ventilator breath during volume-targetted ventilation for infants born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - post-operative Mechanically ventilated Born at >34/40

Exclusion Criteria:

• neuromuscular blockade contraindications to NG/OG tube insertion