The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Mar 1994
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialProspective, randomized comparison of high-frequency oscillation and conventional ventilation in candidates for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
To compare the safety and efficacy of high-frequency oscillation (HFO) with conventional ventilation in the treatment of neonates with respiratory failure. ⋯ We conclude that HFO is a safe and effective rescue technique in the treatment of neonates with respiratory failure in whom conventional ventilation fails.