Category: Pediatrics

Pediatrics

NIPPV and High-level Pulmonary Support in Neonates

Neonatal pulmonary disorders may require additional respiratory support beyond supplemental oxygen, such as nasal CPAP, HFNC, nasal BiPAP, NIPPV, nHFOV, or even NIV-NAVA.

Pediatrics

E-cigarettes Beat Patches in Reducing Low Birthweight Risk

E-cigarettes may be more effective than nicotine patches for pregnant women trying to quit smoking and in reducing the risk of low birthweight, new research suggests.

Pediatrics

Memory T Cells Have a Role in Recurrent Pediatric Respiratory Infections

Specialized immune cells called memory T cells take time to mature in young children -- a factor that may explain why infants are more vulnerable to recurrent respiratory infections.

Pediatric Care

Air Quality Impacts Length of Hospital Stay for Children with Asthma

Researchers found that the duration of hospital stays for children with asthma is affected by the amount of particulate matter in the air on the day of admission and ozone levels the day before admission.

Prenatal

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Respiratory Problems for Babies

The study showed that prenatal exposure to cannabinoids resulted in significant alterations in sensory and motor control of breathing and that this result was more pronounced in males.

Neonatal

Dräger Launches Babyroo TN300 Open Warmer for Neonatal Care

Dräger's Babyroo TN300 is an open warmer offering the latest technology for respiratory care and thermoregulation throughout a newborn’s hospital stay.