Study finds prolonged ventilator use harms premature infants' lungs by creating unnatural forces, increasing risk of respiratory diseases and injury.

A new study reveals that prolonged use of ventilators can pose challenges for premature infants' lungs, as mechanical ventilation creates different forces within the lung than normal breathing, potentially causing damage to the cells. The researchers from Leipzig University used lung tissue from fetal and adult rats to understand how mechanical ventilation affects premature lungs. They discovered that the stress from ventilation can lead to respiratory diseases and ventilation-induced injury.

February 10, 2024
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