Oxygen Therapy, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

This issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest-edited by Drs. Maximo Vento and Waldemar Carlo in consultation with Dr. Lucky Jain, provides a state-of-the-art review of perinatal pharmacology with a focus on oxygen therapy in neonates. It is designed to give neonatologists, perinatologists, and other healthcare professionals the most current, evidence-based insights for optimizing oxygen administration and ventilatory support in both preterm and term infants, from delivery through the neonatal period.

Key Features

• Comprehensive clinical reviews on oxygen therapy, including monitoring, assessment, and optimal targeting in neonates.
• Analysis of oxygen toxicity and intermittent hypoxia, with implications for short- and long-term outcomes.
• Evaluation of non-invasive and invasive respiratory support methods, including CPAP, high-flow cannula, and nasal SIMV.
• Guidance on new techniques for oxygen administration, including closed-loop control systems and strategies for settings with limited oxygen availability.
• Evidence-based discussion on oxygen saturation targets, with special focus on preterm infants and outcomes such as eye health.
• Practical insights drawn from meta-analyses and recent clinical trials, helping clinicians apply current best practices at the bedside.
• Emphasis on improving neonatal outcomes through careful, individualized oxygen management.