Abstract

The care of infants with respiratory failure who required mechanical ventilation holds an important place in the neonatal intensive care units. In the care of these infants; pain control, aspiration method, physiotherapy and providing ideal body temperature constitutes the main principles. To provide proper care will significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of newborn infants. The ‘minimum touch and maximum observation’ principle should be noted as the most important principle in the care of baby with mechanical ventilation. In this article, the important points will be referred in the care of infants with mechanical ventilation.

Key words: Care, newborn, mechanical ventilation, neonatology