The Incubator #263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Rethinking High CPAP Pressures with Dr. Amit Mukerji
In this episode, Ben and Daphna are joined by Dr. Amit Mukerji, MD, MSc, neonatologist and associate professor at McMaster University, to discuss his groundbreaking research on the use of high CPAP pressures in preterm neonates. Dr. Mukerji presents insights from his pilot trial comparing CPAP to NIPPV at equivalent mean airway pressures, challenging conventional approaches to non-invasive respiratory support. He addresses concerns about failure rates, cultural biases in clinical practice, and the importance of proper pressure application. This conversation highlights the potential of high CPAP pressures to simplify care while maintaining efficacy for most preterm infants.
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