Diaphragmatic Ultrasound and Thoracic Fluid Content for Prediction of Non-Invasive Ventilation Failure in Neonates

Diaphragmatic Ultrasound and Thoracic Fluid Content for Prediction of Non-Invasive Ventilation Failure in Neonates

This research assessed diaphragmatic ultrasound and thoracic fluid content (TFC) as potential early predictive tools for detecting NIV failure in preterm neonates.

Non-invasive ventilatory support (NIV) is considered a gold standard care for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS); however, NIV failure remains a frequent challenge that is often associated with many adverse outcomes

Inclusion Criteria:

• Preterm neonates of both sexes, with gestational ages ranging from 28 to 34 weeks, diagnosed with RDS and requiring non-invasive ventilation within 30 minutes of birth

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria included intubation in the delivery room, complex congenital heart disease, major congenital anomalies in the lungs or airways, and other causes of respiratory distress unrelated to RDS.