In the infant with a severe diaphragmatic hernia who needs mechanical ventilation, the ventilator should be applied with high peak pressures.

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The ventilator should be applied with low peak pressures to prevent further lung injury or air leaks due to the weakened diaphragm. This may involve the use of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation or gentle pressure control ventilation.

In the Infant with a Severe Diaphragmatic Hernia Who Needs