Guideline
European Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome: 2022 Update.
- Apnoea of prematurity
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Cardiovascular
- CPAP and high flow
- Delivery room and stabilisation
- Early-onset sepsis
- Infection
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Preterm stabilisation
- Respiratory
- Respiratory distress syndrome and surfactant
- Shock and hypotension
Summary
The sixth edition of the European consensus guidelines on managing respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants, developed by European neonatologists and a perinatal obstetrician and graded using GRADE. It covers prediction of preterm birth, maternal transfer to a perinatal centre and antenatal steroids. Lung-protective themes include non-invasive support from birth, judicious oxygen use, early surfactant, caffeine, avoiding mechanical ventilation where possible and targeted postnatal corticosteroids. General care, including cardiovascular support and judicious antibiotic use, is also addressed.
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