Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialBubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP) versus Control in Neonates with Respiratory Distress.
To compare the effectiveness of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) and oxygen inhalation via nasal cannula in neonates presenting with respiratory distress, using Silverman Anderson Retraction Score (SARS). ⋯ Bubble CPAP was more effective than nasal oxygen alone, in treatment of respiratory distress among neonates. This study suggested that bCPAP should be used more frequently in NICUs of Pakistan to reduce burden of neonatal morbidity due to respiratory distress. Key Words: Bubble CPAP, Respiratory distress, Neonates, Silverman Anderson Retraction Score.