Minerva pediatrica
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of nasal intermittent versus continuous positive pressure delivery for the treatment of moderate respiratory syndrome in preterm infants.
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure and nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation have both been proposed as a form of gentle respiratory support for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. We have compared these two respiratory support methods in the management of early stages of mild-moderate, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. ⋯ In the present clinical setting, the use of nasal positive airway pressure in an intermittent way is associated to a more physiological arterial carbon dioxide tension, less apnoea and a shorter duration of respiratory support when compared with continuous pressure delivery by the same route.