David

Hi! We used the Sensormedics with low-volume-strategy alot in case of pie. Then we we lost a lot of our "old" colleagues and a lot of Knowledge concerning the hfov got lost. I think the sensormedics is a very powerful machine which also can do a lot of harm in inexperienced hands. Therefore we switched to conventionale mechanical ventilation combined with taping of the chest - we use low tidal volumes, very short insp. time (0,1 - 0,2 s). We try to establish a stable situation with NAVA as soon as possible (without any evidence, but good experinces).

Hi! We use facemasks in almost all situations. The Austrian authorities try to expand the usage of masks in more and more daily situations and we feel obligated to give a positive example. This policy is in effect in the whole Hospital not only the neonatal unit.

Are we talking about invasive NAVA or non-invasive NAVA? Just to be clear.

Hi! We use octenidine, unfortunately we only have access to a solution contaning alcohol - although an alcohol-free preparation is possible to produce via the pharmacy. We rarely see necrosis and scarring (although reported in the literature).