High-frequency oscillatory ventilation versus conventional ventilation in the respiratory management of term neonates with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a retrospective cohort study.

Abstract

First-line mode of mechanical ventilation was not associated with the duration of oxygen therapy or survival in neonates with CDH. • Recommendations were given in favour of using the conventional mechanical ventilation in first intention in neonates with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, since High frequency oscillation (HFO) has been associated with a higher morbidity. • No differences between HFO and conventional mechanical ventilation were observed concerning the length of oxygen supply and the survival..