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. 2022 Oct;52(4):503-509.
doi: 10.1177/00494755221107461. Epub 2022 Aug 11.

An assessment of improved outcomes using low-cost bubble CPAP in very low birthweight neonates in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Udochukwu M Diala  1   2 , Bose O Toma  1   2 , David D Shwe  1   2 , Akinyemi O D Ofakunrin  1   2 , Olubunmi O Diala  3 , Collins John  1   2
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An assessment of improved outcomes using low-cost bubble CPAP in very low birthweight neonates in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Udochukwu M Diala et al. Trop Doct. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Respiratory distress contributes to the high burden of preterm mortality globally. The aim of our study was to evaluate the use of low-cost Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure devices for treating respiratory distress and their outcomes in preterm infants weighing <1500g. Data was extracted from admission records of 211 infants over two distinct 4-year periods before and after introduction of bCPAP. With survival rates of 26.7% and 61.8% in the pre and post bCPAP eras respectively, significantly improved outcomes were found.

Keywords: continuous positive airway pressure; extreme premature; newborn; respiratory distress syndrome; survival rate.

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