Measurement and assessment of work of breathing in neonates during nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy
Introduction: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is a widely used form of non-invasive respiratory support in neonates. The general aim of nCPAP therapy is to improve lung volume, oxygenation and decrease work of breathing. There is little data to guide clinicians on how to adjust the...
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Imperial College London
2010
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.537716 |