137 A Non Invasive Approach to Assess Compliance of Preterm Newborns with Persistent Active Respiratory Movements During Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation: Preliminary Results

Background: The evaluation of respiratory mechanics of the preterm infant requiring mechanical ventilation is used to optimize the assisted ventilation settings and reduce baro-volo-traumatism. This is a difficult task when using synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). Indeed the SIMV is currently used when weaning very preterm infants from assisted ventilation.