NCPAP is an increasingly popular mode of respiratory support in preterm infants with varying pulmonary disorders. The renewed interest in this form of ventilatory support aims at preventing collapse ...

Bubble-nasal continuous positive airway pressure (B-nCPAP) is a form of noninvasive respiratory support that is used frequently as a primary strategy for supporting spontaneously breathing preterm ...

Her first breaths weren't easy. The baby girl -- born last week at Kennewick General Hospital -- was two weeks early and her little lungs weren't quite ready to do their job. "To see this baby -- she ...

Presently, there is a large and ongoing requirement for respiratory devices to recruit and stabilize the alveoli (air sacs) in the undeveloped lungs of premature babies. If left untreated, premature ...

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 ...

A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...