To compare the 2 methods of weaning of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in premature babies born between 26 and 32 weeks
To study the weight and the post menstrual age (PMA) at the time of NCPAP wean utilizing the method of sudden wean as compared to gradual wean. Methods: A prospective randomized trial was conducted comparing sudden weaning with gradual weaning from NCPAP in neonates with gestational age between 26 and 32 weeks. The patients were randomized to one of the two methods of weaning from NCPAP and their success was compared
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
NCPAP will be removed by gradually decreasing pressure over 24 hours once the weaning is decided
Maimonides medcial center
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Success of weaning on first trial off NCPAP
Time frame: Completion of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) treatment, expected average of 4 weeks
Weight and corrected GA when come off oxygen
Time frame: when off supplemental oxygen expected average of 2 weeks
Weight and corrected gestational age (GA) when neonates could come off NCPAP
Time frame: Completion of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) treatment, expected average of 4 weeks
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