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Table 1 Guidelines for use of biphasic nasal continuous positive airway pressure (BP-NCPAP) and nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP)

From: Infant flow biphasic nasal continuous positive airway pressure (BP- NCPAP) vs. infant flow NCPAP for the facilitation of extubation in infants' ≤ 1,250 grams: a randomized controlled trial

Settings for BP- NCPAP

FiO2* (%)

< 0.30

0.30 - 0.50

> 0.50

 

Upper CPAP

(cm H2O)

8

9

10

 

Lower CPAP

(cm H2O)

5

6

7

Settings for NCPAP

FiO2 (%)

< 0.30

0.30 - 0.50

> 0.50

 

CPAP

(cm H2O)

5

6

7

  1. *FiO2 = Fraction of inspired oxygen
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BMC Pediatrics

ISSN: 1471-2431

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