RCT: Discontinuing nasal continuous positive airway pressure either at 5 cm H2O vs. 3 cm H2O in infants ≤32 weeks of gestational age
3 May, 2021 | 05:15h | UTCDiscontinuing Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Infants ≤32 Weeks of Gestational Age: A Randomized Control Trial – The Journal of Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Randomized trial finds stopping CPAP at 5 cm H2O versus weaning until 3 cm H2O & then stopping is no different except babies will less likely to fail the initial attempt of discontinuation in weaning group (wean until 3 cm & then stop)@EBNEO @JPediatr https://t.co/G5yNK3fD1b
— Abdul Razak, MD, FRCPCH (@DrAbdulRazak_MD) October 27, 2020