Ernestina O Boateng

Feb 16, 2024 | fn.bmj.com | Waldemar A. Carlo |Arie Nakhmani |Siamak Yazdi |Ernestina O Boateng

Objective Optimal timing of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) cessation in preterm infants remains undetermined. We hypothesised that CPAP extension compared with weaning to low-flow nasal cannula (NC) reduces intermittent hypoxaemia (IH) and respiratory instability in preterm infants meeting criteria to discontinue CPAP. Patients 36 infants <34 weeks’ gestation receiving CPAP≤5 cmH O and fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO ) ≤0.30 and meeting respiratory stability criteria.