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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.
Abstract:
Gaseous distension of the abdomen from the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the preterm population is of increasing concern for its unintended consequences. Methods to treat and prevent CPAP belly deserve further investigation. An intervention to provide abdominal support to address CPAP belly is presented in these case studies.
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