Journal of Neonatal Biology

Department of Pediatrics, Cavalese Hospital, Cavalese, Italy

Publications

• Case Report   
  LMA^® Supreme™ Airway for Prolonged Resuscitation of a Severely Asphyxiated Newborn
  Author(s): Arturo Giustardi, Marco Benigni, Matteo Parotto and Vincenzo Zanardo*
  
  American Academy of Pediatrics AAP has included the LMA in their 2015 neonatal resuscitation Guidelines. However, limited studies have evaluated LMA efficacy in severely depressed newborns. In this case report, we present the successful resuscitation a severely asphyxiated (pH 6.89, ABE-15.4) vacuum extracted neonate who required prolonged positive pressure ventilation (15 minutes) via a Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway™. In the current case, a neonatal LMA Supreme use, allowing prolonged ventilation and ultimately stabilization, contributed to successful resuscitation. .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0897.20.9.276

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