The introduction of nursing led bubble-CPAP in a neonatal unit in Ghana: A 32-month observational report

The introduction of nursing led bubble-CPAP in a neonatal unit in Ghana: A 32-month observational report

Neonatal deaths account for nearly 50 % of under-five deaths in Ghana with prematurity as the leading factor. Bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) is important in treating respiratory distress (RD) associated with prematurity but its use in Africa is challenging. There is limited equip...

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Main Authors: Lawrence Fordjour, Lisa Washburn, Elizabeth Darko, Vivian Koffie, Fauziya Rabiu, Nana Okai Brako, Nana Sereboe, Corey Seidel, Bryan King, Darren Bodkin, Medge Owen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Subjects:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Bubble continuous positive airway pressure
Neonatal intensive care unit
Respiratory distress
Prematurity
Neonatal mortality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139123001075

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