C16 BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA TURNS 50: The Effect Of Extended Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (cpap) On Lung Volumes In Stable Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard of care for the respiratory support of premature infants, but there is no consensus regarding the optimal criteria to discontinue CPAP in stable premature infants. Stable premature infants randomized to an additional 2 weeks of CP...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Lam, R, Schilling, D, Scottoline, B, Platteau, A, Niederhausen, M, MacDonald, K D, McEvoy, C T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Continuous positive airway pressure
Lung diseases
Premature babies
Respiratory therapy
Weaning
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Summary:Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard of care for the respiratory support of premature infants, but there is no consensus regarding the optimal criteria to discontinue CPAP in stable premature infants. Stable premature infants randomized to an additional 2 weeks of CPAP have a significantly increased FRC at the end of treatment compared to infants weaned to room air. Since premature infants have impaired alveolarization, an increased FRC may lead to improved infant respiratory health but this will require further study.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970