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Hi, i had a premature baby on dec 3 2022. he has been on ventilator since then however, they tried him on spontaneous breathing yesterday. he was doing good from 11 up until the night. they said he got tired so they are resting him, is that normal?

Q: hi, i had a premature baby on dec 3 2022. he has been on ventilator since then however, they tried him on spontaneous breathing yesterday. he was doing good from 11 up until the night. they said he got tired so they are resting him, is that normal?

: The respiratory muscles may become fatigued, but it is encouraging that he was breathing spontaneously for hours. They may try to wean him to non-invasive ventilation. Monitor breathing pattern, oxygenation and maintain weight gain. Watch for signs of fatigue and desaturations.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

The respiratory muscles may become fatigued, but it is encouraging that he was breathing spontaneously for hours. They may try to wean him to non-invasive ventilation. Monitor breathing pattern, oxygenation and maintain weight gain. Watch for signs of fatigue and desaturations.

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Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, i had a premature baby on dec 3 2022. he has been on ventilator since then however, they tried him on spontaneous breathing yesterday. he was doing good from 11 up until the night. they said he got tired so they are resting him, is that normal?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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