Neonatal Respiratory Care
Neonatal Respiratory Care is central to stabilising newborns with respiratory distress, prematurity-related lung disease, airway anomalies, or systemic illness. This session explores evidence-based respiratory strategies, device selection, monitoring, and long-term follow-up.
Clinicians frequently attend an Neonatology Conference to enhance skills in CPAP management, HFNC therapy, mechanical ventilation, surfactant therapy, airway clearance, and oxygen-weaning strategies. Participants will explore how to interpret work of breathing, oxygen trends, blood gases, and ventilation parameters in preterm and term infants.
A major focus is developing coordinated pediatric neonatal respiratory pathways that guide escalation, de-escalation, and safe transport. Case examples illustrate management of RDS, TTN, PPHN, meconium aspiration, infection-related respiratory failure, and evolving BPD.
The session also emphasises developmental considerations, including minimising ventilator-induced lung injury, supporting skin-to-skin care during respiratory support, and integrating nutrition and thermoregulation for respiratory stability. Equity issues include device availability, training variability, and global disparities in oxygen access.
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Assessment of respiratory distress
- Recognising clinical signs and interpreting physiologic indicators.
- Assessing severity and determining appropriate support levels.
Non-invasive respiratory strategies
- Using CPAP, HFNC, and NIPPV to reduce need for intubation.
- Adjusting settings based on lung mechanics and monitoring.
Mechanical ventilation and surfactant therapy
- Choosing ventilation modes suited to infant physiology.
- Administering surfactant and monitoring response.
Airway management and safety
- Supporting airway patency and performing safe intubations.
- Preventing complications from invasive devices.
Practice Insights and Care Coordination
Designing respiratory algorithms
Creating structured pathways for escalation and de-escalation.
Strengthening team training
Ensuring skill competence in ventilation, airway management, and emergency response.
Integrating family-centred care
Allowing parental presence, touch, and involvement during respiratory support.
Monitoring long-term outcomes
Tracking BPD risk, growth, and neurodevelopment.
Improving access in resource-limited settings
Using cost-effective devices and local training programmes.
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