Clinical Outcome of Preterm Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndorme on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC202228Keywords:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Mechanical VentilationAbstract
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical course in preterm neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome on bubble Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure along with their outcome during stay in hospital.
Study Design and Setting: A descriptive case study at the NICU was carried out at Bacha-Khan Medical Complex Swabi
from December 2020 to December 2021.
Methodology: Respiratory Distress Syndrome was diagnosed by following the criteria: tachypnea (> 60 breaths/min),
subcostal retraction and saturation <92%. Clinical course was assessed by mean length of hospital stay from the day of
admission to the day of discharge. Outcome was assessed by means of switching the baby to mechanical ventilation by
failing CPAP therapy by not maintaining O2 saturation > 92% and tachypnea > 60 breaths/min on 10cm maximum pressure
of H2O. CPAP response were noted.
Results: Total of 100 patients enrolled in our study, 56 patients were male and 44 patients were female. Mean age was
1.24+0.04days. Mean gestational age of babies was 31.18+0.170weeks. Mean weight of babies was 2.035+0.023kg. Mean
hospital stay was 15.05+0.237days. Out of 100 patients included in study 76% babies needed ventilatory support during
hospital stay and 24% babies recovered from respiratory distress syndrome without need of ventilator support.
Conclusion: Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a fatal complication in Preterm neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Respiratory assistance done through continuous positive airway pressure has shown encouraging results in management
by preventing complications, mechanical ventilation need, less hospital stay and preventing mortality
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