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. 2005 Jan;90(1):F79-81.
doi: 10.1136/adc.2004.052274.

Pharyngeal pressure in preterm infants receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure

A G De Paoli  1 , R Lau, P G Davis, C J Morley
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Pharyngeal pressure in preterm infants receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure

A G De Paoli et al. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Pharyngeal pressures in 11 preterm infants, receiving binasal Hudson prong continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pressurised by bubbling bottles, were measured. The mean (95% confidence interval) pressure drop from the prongs to the pharynx was 3.2 (2.6 to 3.7) cm H(2)O with mouths open and 2.2 (1.6 to 2.8) cm H(2)O with mouths closed. Mouth closure augments CPAP transmission.

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