TO STUDY THE OUTCOME OF PRETERM INFANTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISTRESS ON CPAP J

Abstract

Background: This study was conducted to study the outcome of preterm infants with respiratory distress on CPAP. Material and methods: The period of gestation was calculated on the basis of first day of LMP and date of delivery and was confirmed by New Ballard Scoring System in case of any disparity. Preterm babies born ≥28 weeks and <37 weeks with moderate respiratory distress were started on nasal CPAP soon after birth. Babies were grouped according to gestational age and birth weight. Routine Investigations and Chest Xray was done. Predesigned proforma was used for investigations, monitoring and outcome. Outcome was studied in the form of recovery (weaning off from CPAP), shifting to the mechanical ventilation and mortality. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and were analyzed by SPSS software. Chi- square test was used for assessment of level of significance. P- value of less than 0.05 was taken as significant.