A Comparison of Methods of Discontinuing Nasal CPAP in Premature Infants <30 Weeks Gestation: A Feasibility Study

Authors

Brittany Duyka
Claire Beaullieu
Amir M Khan

Publication Date

11-1-2021

Journal

Journal of Perinatology

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine whether abrupt discontinuation vs gradual wean of nasal CPAP (NCPAP) in infantstherapy.

STUDY DESIGN: We performed a single-center, randomized control trial of premature infants born(n = 66), comparing discontinuation of NCPAP from 6 cmH

RESULTS: Duration of NCPAP or mechanical ventilation was longer in the slow wean arm compared to the fast wean arm (17 vs 12 days, p = 0.03). There were no differences observed in secondary outcomes.

CONCLUSION: In weaning NCPAP, abrupt discontinuation may be associated with a shorter duration of positive pressure respiratory support compared to a gradual weaning strategy.

Keywords

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Feasibility Studies, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Pregnancy, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Ventilator Weaning, Risk factors, Outcomes research

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PMID: 34511596