EXTUBATE: A randomised controlled trial of nasal biphasic positive airway pressure vs. nasal continuous positive airway pressure following extubation in infants less than 30 weeks' gestation: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Respiratory distress syndrome remains a significant problem among premature infants. Mechanical ventilation through an endotracheal tube remains the mainstay of respiratory support but may be associated with lung injury and the devel...

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Main Author: Victor Suresh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/257