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Establishing Functional Residual Capacity at Birth: The Effect of Sustained Inflation and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in a Preterm Rabbit Model

There is currently little specific evidence about the appropriate respiratory support for very preterm infants immediately after birth (1). Ventilatory strategies in the delivery room may play an ...
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Effect of Sustained Inflation Length on Establishing Functional Residual Capacity at Birth in Ventilated Premature Rabbits

Many preterm infants need positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during the transition to air breathing at birth to assist lung aeration and the initiation of pulmonary gas exchange. It is possible that ...
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An Overview of Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)

Functional residual capacity (FRC) is the volume of air left in your lungs after a normal, passive exhalation. This test is used to evaluate your lung function, and you may need to have your FRC ...