The proper tidal volume target using volume guarantee ventilation in the course of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: a crucial endpoint.

Volume guarantee ventilation (VGV) is an optional ventilation mode which has become the most widely and extensively studied in the last 10 years in premature infants. Nonetheless, theoretical expected endpoints are intriguing and even though VGV has not yet become 'the' standard ventilation mode, a great deal of information has been acquired and stored. In our experience, VGV during the course of respiratory distress syndrome is useful and can be considered a standard ventilation mode.

Ligurian experience on neonatal hearing screening: clinical and epidemiological aspects.

Aim: Early identification and rehabilitation of newborns with congenital hearing impairment (HI) by Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening (UNHS).

Methods: The neonatal population was divided into two groups: babies with No Audiological Risk (NAR), and babies With Audiological Risk (WAR). NAR neonates underwent OAE testing, and in case of a doubtful (Refer) result, ABR testing was carried out.

Neonatal hearing screening model: an Italian regional experience.

Objective: To produce a model for routine centralized hearing screening including all aspects of the screening, from diagnosis to psychological counseling and early rehabilitation.

Methods: A prospective observational study on a geographically defined pediatric population (Liguria region, northwestern Italy) and data collection in a data bank. The model proposed was created for the audiological screening of all newborns of the Liguria region.