2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281552
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Doing more with less: The use of non-invasive ventilatory support in a resource-limited setting

Abstract: Objectives Bubble CPAP (bCPAP), a non-invasive ventilation modality, has emerged as an intervention that is able to reduce pneumonia-related mortality in children in low resourced settings. Our study primarily aimed to describe a cohort of children who were started on CPAP in the Medical Emergency Unit (MEU) of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital 2016–2018. Methods A retrospective review of a randomly selected sample of paper-based folders was conducted. Children started on bCPAP at MEU were eligible … Show more

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“…These technologies and expertise will hopefully have a knock-on effect in laying the foundation to support the expansion of LTV programs in LRS. 19 2.…”
Section: Current Status Of Ltv At Home In Lrsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These technologies and expertise will hopefully have a knock-on effect in laying the foundation to support the expansion of LTV programs in LRS. 19 2.…”
Section: Current Status Of Ltv At Home In Lrsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The capacity and expertise to provide pediatric NIV in various forms (e.g., bubble continuous positive pressure and high flow oxygen therapy) in acute care is rapidly increasing and becoming more widespread in LRS. These technologies and expertise will hopefully have a knock‐on effect in laying the foundation to support the expansion of LTV programs in LRS 19,20 …”
Section: Current Status Of Ltv At Home In Lrsmentioning
confidence: 99%