[Studies on the predictive value and prognostic significance of compliance measurements in artificially ventilated newborn infants].
In 29 mechanical ventilated preterm infants the compliance of the respiratory system (Crs) was determined. Newborn infants with severe respiratory distress syndrome show a decreased Crs. A significant correlation could be proved between the Crs and the pCO2 as well as the inspiratory pressure. The second estimation of the Crs after 48 hours refers to the prognosis of the ventilated newborn infants.