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Respiratory Management 

NIPPV Pathway (greater than or = to 28wks at birth)

Purpose:

A guideline for the management of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation using the Avea ventilator.  It provides suggested initial settings, maximum tolerable settings, blood gas criteria, and suggested approaches to weaning and transitioning to other forms of noninvasive support.  

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for respiratory management.

The guideline also provides suggested criteria for failure of extubation and indications for reintubation. 

It was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants born at greater than or equal to 28wks EGA at birth

Purpose:

A guideline for the management of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation using the Avea ventilator.  It provides suggested initial settings, maximum tolerable settings, blood gas criteria, and suggested approaches to weaning and transitioning to other forms of noninvasive support.  

The guideline also provides suggested criteria for failure of extubation and indications for reintubation. 

It was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants born at greater than or equal to 28wks EGA at birth

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for respiratory management.

Hospital

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 190 E Bannock St. Boise, ID 83712

Author

Scott A. Snyder, MD, snyders@slhs.org

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for respiratory management.

NIPPV Pathway (greater than or = to 28wks at birth)

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We would love for you to
download this clinical guideline.

But first, please let us know you have read the disclaimer.

Disclaimer:  All content above is solely the work product of the authors.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, makes no endorsement or statement of safety, efficacy, or appropriateness of any of the protocols, pathways, guidelines, or algorithms contained within.  They should be thoroughly reviewed against any available evidence prior to adoption.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as a standard of care.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to the authors and/or the listed contact person.  Good clinical judgement should always prevail when applying any standardized approach.  We recommend that institutions review these protocols, pathways, guidelines, and algorithms and accept, modify, or reject them based on their own institutional resources and patient populations.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from use of these tools.