Intensive care management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: 1996–2006

Rationale – Management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has changed considerably over the past decade with increased survival rates reported. Objective – We wished to audit the outcome of our medical management following a significant change in protocol. Methods – A retrospective study was performed between January 1996 and December 2006. The management and the outcome of 143 consecutive patients was reviewed at a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit in the UK. We recorded therapeutic measures offered, including high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), worst oxygen…