The use of neurally-adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

Objectives: Newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can have complex respiratory problems which are worsened by ventilatory induced lung injury. Neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NAVA) is a potentially promising ventilation mode for this population, as it can result in improved patient-ventilator interactions and provision of adequate gas exchange at lower airway pressures. Content: A literature review was undertaken to provide an overview of NAVA and examine its role in the management of infants with CDH. Summary: NAVA in neonates has been used in CDH infants who were stable on ventilatory support or being weaned from mechanical ventilation and was associated with a reduction in the level of respiratory support. Outlook: There is, however, limited evidence regarding the efficacy of NAVA in infants with CDH, with only short-term benefits being investigated. A prospective, multicentre study with long term follow-up is required to appropriately assess NAVA in this population.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: The use of neurally-adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) ; volume:50 ; number:9 ; year:2022 ; pages:1163-1167 ; extent:05 ; Journal of perinatal medicine ; 50, Heft 9 (2022), 1163-1167 (gesamt 05)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Poole, Grace ; Shetty, Sandeep ; Greenough, Anne

Further information

• DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2022-0199
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022110913065872601572
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 15.08.2025, 7:33 AM CEST