sararn1

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1. CPAP, SiPAP, High Flow ??

   sararn1 replied to oglesbymom's topic in NICU

   We use Sipap and NCPAP exclusively. I do not like High Flow Cannula because I think it increases the work of breathing after using the Infant Flow driver that has the fluidic flip. In my opinion a nasal cannula is a step backward from NCPAP. We hav...

2. chronic cpap

   sararn1 replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU

   What type of cpap device do you use? I know most places don't use decadron anymore but when you get to the point of traching a baby you sometimes take extreme measures. Have you considered a short course to help him wean?

3. chronic cpap

   sararn1 replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU

   We have recently had a similar problem. I did some research and found that these type babies, (I am assuming he was a VLBW preemie) are sometimes left on CPAP too long before the weaning process begins. There are few if any weaning guidelines out t...