Nasal HFOV Versus Nasal SIPPV in Neonate Following Extubation: RCT Crossover Study

Intervention nasal high frequency oscillatory ventilation (nHFOV) and nasal synchronized intermittent positive pressure ventilation (nSIPPV) were generated by neonatal ventilators (SLE6000 infant ventilators, United Kingdom) using bi-nasal prongs (RAM cannula, NEOTECH®, USA) or the nasal mask of the same type for both ventilation modes. The size of the prongs was determined by the infant's weight. The largest possible prongs were used, with a snug fit to avoid leakage. Pacifier for preterm and term neonate (Jollypop™, USA) was taken to avoid leakage from the mouth. The disposable ventilator circuit (Fisher \& Paykel RT268™, Evaqua Dual Limb Infant Breathing Circuit Kit with Evaqua 2 Technology and Pressure Line, Flow \> 4L/min, New Zealand) was used. The initial NIV setting was (7) described in arm description. (above)