CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP may be administered by mask, nasal cannula or ET tube. An orogastric tube may be needed Technique is mostly flow resistance: To change CPAP level change either flow rate or the amount of resistance measured in cm of H20 Hazards of CPAP similar to Ventilation: Hemodynamic compromise Pulmonary Baro/volutrauma Gastric distention Your text here A word about Delivery Room & NICU Resuscitation equipment Flow-inflating or anesthesia bag Self-inflating bag Studies of Ventilation in Neonates COIN CPAP or Intubation at Birth Trial 2008 SUPPORT Surfactant Positive Pressure 02 Randomized Trial 2010 VON DRM Vermont Oxford Network DR Management Trial 2011 INSURE Intubation Surfactant Rapid Extubation to CPAP 2012 HHHFNC Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula Your text here