Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Enhances Lung Volume and Gas Exchange in Preterm Lambs

J. Jane Pillow, Noah H. Hillman, Timothy J. M. Moss, Graeme R. Polglase, Geoff T. Bold, Chris Beaumont, Machiko Ikegami, Alan H. Jobe

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2007 · 152 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

Compared with constant pressure technique, bubble CPAP promotes enhanced airway patency during treatment of acute postnatal respiratory disease in preterm lambs and may offer protection against lung injury.

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