Systematic rotation versus continuous application of ‘nasal prongs’ or ‘nasal mask’ in preterm infants on nCPAP: a randomized controlled trial

Conclusion: Systematic rotation of nasal mask with nasal prongs significantly reduced nasal injury among preterm infants on nCPAP as compared to continuous use of nasal prongs alone without affecting nCPAP failure rate.   Trial registration: CTRI/2019/01/017320, registered on 31/01/2019.What is Known:• Use of nasal mask as an interface for nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure decreases nasal injury as compared to nasal prongs.What is New:• Rotation of nasal prongs and nasal mask interfaces alternately every 8 h may reduce the nasal injury even further as compared to either interface alone.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research