Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3973953 | Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe overwhelming majority of neonatal deaths worldwide occur in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are attributable to respiratory illnesses and complications of preterm birth. The available data suggest that non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a safe and cost-effective therapy to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality in these settings. Bubble CPAP compared to mechanical ventilator-generated CPAP reduces the need for subsequent invasive ventilation in newborn infants. There are limited data on the safety and efficacy of high-flow nasal cannulae in low- and middle-income countries, requiring further study prior to widespread implementation.
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Authors
Erik A. Jensen, Aasma Chaudhary, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Haresh Kirpalani,