Effects of Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Versus Pressure Support Plus Volume Guarantee Ventilation in the Weaning Phase of Preterm Infants*

Abstract

Pressure support ventilation with volume guarantee mode may be a safe and feasible mode during the weaning phase of very low-birth weight infants on mechanical ventilation support for respiratory distress syndrome with respect to reducing the frequency of postextubation atelectasis and using less peak inflation pressure.