Hany Aly, MD, Department Chari, Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic and Will Morris, MD, Executive Director, Innovations, Cleveland Clinic discuss bubble CPAP for increased lung function in premature babies - #6 on the Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2021.
Underweight and frail, babies born prematurely often require specialized care – including ventilation for those with infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). For IRDS, infants are commonly administered surfactant during mechanical ventilation, a practice that can cause lasting lung injury in preterm infants and contribute to the development of chronic lung disease. Unlike mechanical ventilation, b-CPAP is a non-invasive ventilation strategy – delivering continuous positive airway pressure to newborns to maintain lung volumes during exhalation. The oscillating, rather than constant pressure, plays a role in its safety and efficacy, minimizing physical trauma and stimulating lung growth when administered over a prolonged period.
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