Nasal high-flow therapy is an alternative to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a means of respiratory support for newborn infants. The efficacy of high-flow therapy in nontertiary ...

Background: Prolonged mechanical ventilation of ELBW infants (< 1000 g ) is associated with increased rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).currently Nasal CPAP is widely used It is established as ...

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For newborns with severe breathing problems, survival improved from 40% to 48%. For babies that had respiratory distress syndrome -- these are the tiniest babies that have some of the biggest ...

Using different oximeter devices for monitoring stable patients under NIV or CPAP may have an unpredictable effect on results and clinical decisions.

ATS 2010, NEW ORLEANS— In non-sleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events and ...

Healthcare professionals often recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for people living with obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine delivers a steady flow of pressurized air ...