Nasal CPAP for neonates: what do we know in 2003?

A G De Paoli; C Morley; P G Davis

doi:10.1136/fn.88.3.f168

Nasal CPAP for neonates: what do we know in 2003?

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003 May;88(3):F168-72. doi: 10.1136/fn.88.3.f168.

Authors

A G De Paoli¹, C Morley, P G Davis

Affiliation

¹ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia.

Abstract

Despite the acknowledged clinical usefulness of nasal CPAP, uncertainties regarding aspects of its application remain. Clinical indications for the application of nasal CPAP vary greatly between institutions. Furthermore, defining the optimal nasal CPAP system is complicated by the multiplicity of nasal CPAP devices and techniques available to the clinician. This review aims to identify what we know about nasal CPAP and what important questions remain.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Laryngeal Masks
Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation
Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods*
Posture
Respiration Disorders / therapy*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy
Risk Factors
Ventilator Weaning
Ventilators, Mechanical