Respiratory Interventions for Preterm Infants in LMICs: A Prospective Study From Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth is a global public health issue and complications of preterm birth result in the death of approximately 1 million infants each year, 99% of which are in low-and-middle income countries (LMIC). Although respiratory interventions such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and surfactant have been shown to improve the outcomes of preterm infants with respiratory distress, they are not readily available in low-resourced areas. The aim of this study was to report the respiratory support needs and outcomes of preterm infants in a low-resourced setting, and to estimate the impact of a lack of access to these interventions on neonatal mortality.

Methods

We conducted a six-month prospective observational study on preterm infants <1,801 g admitted at G

SUBMITTER: Lategan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9019119 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature