Nasopharyngeal CPAP: a nursing art.
CPAP, the use of continuous positive airway pressure as a means of providing respiratory support to the infant, has been studied since the early 1970s. A variety of delivery methods has been used. One method, that of providing CPAP through a single nasopharvngeal tube, is reviewed here. The process of delivering nasopharyngeal CPAP can be technically difficult, and requires careful attention to the infant and the CPAP system. The ability to anticipate and troubleshoot problems is essential. Done well, this process truly shows off the art of nursing.
Berends
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Children's Hospital NICU, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, USA. sberends@aol.com
D001835:Body Weight; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009305:Nasopharynx; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D011187:Posture; D016896:Treatment Outcome