Masks versus prongs as interfaces for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nasal masks and nasal prongs are used as interfaces for providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress, either as primary support after birth or as ongoing support after endotracheal extubation from mechanical ventilation. It is unclear which type of interface is associated with lower rates of CPAP treatment failure, nasal trauma, or mortality and other morbidity.

Objectives

To assess the benefits and harms of nasal masks versus nasal prongs for reducing CPAP treatment failure, nasal trauma, or mortality and other morbidity in newborn preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress.

Search methods

We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was October

SUBMITTER: Prakash R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9662142 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature