USE OF NONINVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION AS A PRIMARY MODE OF RESPIRATORY SUPPORT IN NEONATES WITH PRETERM RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

Abstract

Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), formerly known as Hyaline Membrane 
Disease is a disease, typical of preterm neonates caused by insufficient pulmonary surfactant 
in the lung alveoli. It is characterized by increased work of breathing in the form of tachypnea, 
chest retraction, and often associated with reduced air entry and cyanosis. The use of NIPPV 
is well established in many neonatal conditions. NIPPV reportedly improves blood gases, 
respiratory effort, respiratory rates, tidal volume and ventilatory response to high level of CO2.