Neonatal abdominal support to address CPAP belly: Two cases report and literature review

V E McGill1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Therapy, Providence Alaska Children's Hospital, Anchorage, AK, USA.

Insights

CPAP belly, or abdominal distension, is a growing concern in preterm infants. This study presents a novel abdominal support intervention to help manage this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Respiratory Care in Infants

Background:

  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is crucial for respiratory support in preterm infants.
  • Gaseous abdominal distension, known as CPAP belly, is a common and concerning side effect of CPAP use.
  • The unintended consequences of CPAP belly require effective management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • CPAP belly is a significant clinical concern in preterm neonates.
  • Abdominal support interventions show promise in addressing CPAP-induced gaseous distension.
  • Further research is needed to validate the efficacy of this intervention for CPAP belly.

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