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The Australian Government Department of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Maternity
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Modified Walsh Oxygen Reduction Air Trial

Data Item category

Neonatal morbidity

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ANZNN Other national

Data definitions

Definition:
ANZNN: The Modified Walsh Oxygen Reduction Air Trial requires weaning of fractional inspired oxygen by 2% every 5 minutes until in air. 5 minutes later all respiratory support is removed and a 15 minute air challange undertaken.

Additional information

ANZNN: High-risk babies less than 28 weeks gestation admitted for intensive care at risk of chronic lung disease. Data domans - Unknown, not performed, Successfully weaned to air with haemoglobin oxygen saturation greater than or equal to 90% for 15 minutes, Failed Modified Walsh Oxygen Reduction Air Trial.

Related items

Respiratory support prior to Shift Test; Date of Shift Test; Oxygen during Shift Test; Haemoglobin during Shift Test