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

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-26-2022

Publication Title

J Neonatal Perinatal Med

Keywords

alaska; pamc

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.

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Clinical Institute

Digestive Health

Department

Perinatology/Neonatology

Department

Pediatrics

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