Low humidification temperature during non-invasive ventilation in late preterm and term neonates: a randomized controlled trial
摘要
Humidification of respiratory gases is essential and the ideal humidification settings remain unclear.
MethodsInfants with gestational age ≥34 weeks admitted to the NICU requiring primary non-invasive respiratory support were enrolled. Study infants were randomized to low humidification temperature versus high humidification temperature groups. Duration of respiratory support was the primary outcome.
ResultsA total of 104 neonates were enrolled, with a mean gestation of 36.3 weeks and a mean birth weight of 2581 grams. There was no significant difference in the median duration of respiratory support between groups [22.3 h vs 23 h, difference −1.5 h, 95% CI: −12.0–9.0 h]. Condensation in the inspiratory limb was lesser (13.5% vs 76.0%, RR 0.18, 95% CI 0.09–0.36), and water consumption was reduced in the low humidification temperature group (ml/hr; 14.9 ± 5.5 vs 17.2 ± 5.9, mean difference, 2.3 ml/h, 95% CI: 0.06–4.6).
ConclusionsIn neonates with gestation ≥34 weeks on non-invasive respiratory support, using lower humidification temperatures did not shorten the duration of respiratory support but decreased circuit condensation and humidifier water consumption.