Background Respiratory distress, particularly respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), is the
single most important cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. In infants with …

Physiologic events in the last few weeks of pregnancy coupled with the onset of
spontaneous labor are accompanied by changes in the hormonal milieu of the fetus and its …

Despite recent advances in the perinatal management of neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS), controversies still exist. We report updated recommendations of a …

Despite recent advances in the perinatal management of neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS), controversies still exist. We report the updated recommendations of a …

Background: Respiratory failure is a leading cause of neonatal mortality in the developing
world. Bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) is a safe, effective intervention …

Newborn respiratory distress presents a diagnostic and management challenge. Newborns
with respiratory distress commonly exhibit tachypnea with a respiratory rate of more than 60 …

Background Nasal high-flow therapy is an alternative to nasal continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) as a means of respiratory support for newborn infants. The efficacy of high …

We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the (1) feasibility and efficacy and (2) safety
and cost effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in low-and …

BACKGROUND: In 2011, the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) added consideration
of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for spontaneously breathing infants with …

Background Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the single most important cause of
morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. In infants with progressive respiratory …