Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings
Joint Authors
Egesa, Walufu Ivan
Waibi, William Mugowa
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Preterm birth complications are responsible for almost one-third of the global neonatal mortality burden, and respiratory distress syndrome remains the single most common cause of these preventable deaths.
Since its inception, almost half a century ago, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) has evolved to become the primary modality for neonatal respiratory care in both the developed and developing world.
Although evidence has demonstrated the effectiveness of low-cost bubble NCPAP in reducing newborn mortality, its widespread use is yet to be seen in resource-constrained settings.
Moreover, many tertiary hospitals in developing countries still utilise an inexpensive locally assembled bNCPAP system of unknown efficacy and safety.
This review provides a brief overview of the history, physiological benefits, indications, contraindications, and complications of bNCPAP.
Evidence regarding the effectiveness of low-cost bNCPAP in the neonatal intensive care unit is also summarised.
The article further details a locally assembled bNCPAP system used in resource-constrained settings and highlights the care package for neonates receiving bNCPAP, failure criteria, and strategies for weaning.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Egesa, Walufu Ivan& Waibi, William Mugowa. 2020. Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173679
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Egesa, Walufu Ivan& Waibi, William Mugowa. Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173679
American Medical Association (AMA)
Egesa, Walufu Ivan& Waibi, William Mugowa. Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173679
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173679