Predictive factors for extubation success in very low and extremely low birth weight preterm infants

Background Although invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) has contributed to the survival of preterm infants with extremely low birth weight (ELBW), it is also associated unsatisfactory clinical outcomes when used for prolonged periods. This study aimed identify factors that may be decisive extubation success in very (VLBW) and (ELBW) infants. Methods The cohort included gestational age (GA) <36 weeks, (BW) <1500 grams who underwent IMV, born between 2015 2018. were allocated into two groups: (SG) or failure (FG). A stepwise logistic regression model was created determine variables successful extubation. Results Eighty-three included. GA post-extubation arterial partial pressure carbon dioxide (PaCO 2 ) predictive success. Infants from FG had lower BW, while those SG higher at PaCO . Discussion we found as an predictor, which a variable representative moment after primary outcome, this does not diminish its relevance since implicate ET removal only; involves all aspects take place within specified period (72 hours) planned event. Conclusion predictors VLBW ELBW experienced FiO prior